Foden And Guardiola Present Manchester Derby Victory To Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton

JAKARTA - Phil Foden and Pep Guardiola presented a 3-0 win at the Manchester Derby between Manchester City vs Manchester United for legendary England boxer Ricky Hatton.

News of the death of former world champion Hatton--identical to Manchester City--at the age of 46, comes just hours before the game starts.

Manchester City said they were devastated and lively applause for one minute before the match.

Foden scored The Citizens' opener before Erling Haaland added two more goals.

After the match, when asked if the win was for Hatton, Foden said on Sky Sports agreed.

"One hundred percent. I have extra motivation for this match. This is for him and his family, and for the people who are suffering from now on."

"The players have given everything. The match was not beautiful, but it was all for him," said Foden.

"My deepest condolences to his family, in this difficult time. Of course hearing the news right before the big game was heartbreaking."

"I'm sure he will also be here today, supporting us," Foden said again.

Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola also spent three years. He presented the victory to Hatton.

Despite his status as Manchester Derby, the Spaniard respects Manchester United and his supporters who paid their respects to Hatton.

"I've been here for 10 years and there were a lot of silent minutes, but I don't remember anyone as much as today."

"Thank you very much to Manchester United supporters for their attitude and applause. I know he is the champion of the boxing world and it was a special moment."

"No word can describe the pain the family is currently feeling over this loss, but of course we are close."

"I know how great (he) is as a Manchester City fan. I know from fans how close he is to (his death)."

"It's an experience I'll always remember because I feel every applause from everyone in the stadium, they feel gratitude for what he's done professionally."

"He is a big Manchester City fan and I am sorry for his family," said Guardiola.

In fact, Manchester United also responded to The Citizens' upload about the departure of Hatton.

"Send our deepest condolences to Ricky's family and relatives over the departure of a legend in our city," Manchester United wrote.

The entire pitch was involved in a touching tribute to one of Manchester's most famous sportsmen before the match.

"Hatton, the British boxing icon, is seen by many as one of the most interesting figures this sport has ever produced."

"Hatton wore sky blue shorts and used the song Blue Moon as the closing song of his career."

"Ricky is one of Manchester City's most loved and respected supporters, who will always be remembered for his brilliant boxing career, which earned him the world title in the welterweight and lightweight welterweight."

"Everyone at the club would like to express their sincere condolences to his family and friends in this difficult time," said Manchester City's official statement.

Condolences also came from former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, who uploaded a photo on X featuring himself, Liam Gallagher, and Hatton.

"We will miss you, Ricky. Our prayers are with family and friends. Rest in peace, legend," wrote Kompany.

Oasis vocalist Gallagher, who brought the Hatton belt into the ring with his brother, Noel, ahead of his fight in Las Vegas withru Malignaggi, also lost.

"It was very sad to hear the news about Ricky Hatton. It was a great honor to know him and bring his championship belt. Rest in peace, the champion, live forever," Liam Gallagher wrote on X.