Following a shocking 3-1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night, Manchester City players have decided to refund the ticket costs for the 374 fans who traveled to Norway to support the team. The loss, which came after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, has prompted strong reactions, with manager Pep Guardiola stating that he feels "everything is going wrong" for the team.

The match saw Bodø/Glimt's Kasper Hogh score twice in the first half, followed by a third goal from Jens Petter Hauge after the break. Rayan Cherki managed to pull one back for City, but Rodri's red card soon after extinguished any hopes of a comeback. The defeat leaves City's chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League League Phase in jeopardy.

The decision to refund the ticket costs was made by the team's leadership group, including Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland. In a statement, the players expressed their appreciation for the fans' dedication. "Our supporters mean everything to us," the statement read. "We know the sacrifice that our fans make when they travel across the world to support us home and away and we will never take it for granted. They are the best fans in the world".

The players also acknowledged the difficult conditions faced by the traveling fans, who endured freezing temperatures in the Arctic Circle. "We also recognise that it was a lot of travelling for the fans who supported us in the freezing cold throughout a difficult evening for us on the pitch," the statement continued. "Covering the cost of these tickets for the fans who travelled to Bodo is the least we can do". The total cost of the refund is £9,357.

The gesture has been well-received by City supporters. Kevin Parker, representing the Official Supporters Club, acknowledged the lengths to which City fans go to support the team. "Manchester City fans will travel to the ends of the earth to support our team, and last night was no different in the Arctic Circle," Parker said. He also highlighted the challenges of traveling to Bodø, emphasizing that "Bodo is not an easy place to get to, and the sub zero temperatures made it a challenging evening on a number of levels for our fans".

Haaland, who is Norwegian, apologized to the fans for the "embarrassing" performance.

Looking ahead, Manchester City faces a crucial match against Wolves on Saturday, followed by a home game against Galatasaray next Wednesday. The team hopes to regain momentum and secure a spot in the top eight of the Champions League.