FA chief adamant Pep Guardiola’s yellow ribbon is political symbol

• Martin Glenn says it is wrong to compare ribbon with poppy row
• Manchester City manager has until Monday to respond to FA charge

Martin Glenn, the Football Association chief executive, has rejected any suggestion that Pep Guardiola wearing a yellow ribbon in support of imprisoned Catalan politicians is equivalent to the governing body’s defiance over the poppy ban. Glenn claimed the Manchester City manager has angered many by wearing the ribbon during games.

Guardiola has until 6pm on Monday to respond to a charge for wearing what the FA considers to be a political symbol, during the 1-0 FA Cup defeat by Wigan last month.

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