The Atletico Madrid manager suggests he was “insulted for 90 minutes,” explaining his explosive reaction after Liverpool’s late winner that led to his red card.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has broken his silence following his explosive confrontation with a Liverpool supporter, strongly implying that relentless racist abuse led to his loss of control in the dying moments of a dramatic Champions League clash at Anfield.
Videos of the incident, which have spread rapidly across social media, show the legendary Argentine coach charging aggressively toward fans behind the dugout after Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute winner sealed a 3-2 comeback victory for Liverpool. Stewards and Atletico staff were seen desperately holding Simeone back as he gestured and shouted toward the crowd, resulting in a red card from the referee.
While not detailing the specific insults, Simeone framed his reaction as a response to intolerable and continuous provocation. “In the same way we fight against racism, we should look at this too because we don’t have a right to respond and it is not easy to be insulted during the entire match,” Simeone stated after the match.
He added, though his reaction was not “justifiable,” few could understand the frustration of being targeted with abuse throughout the full 90 minutes.
The defeat was a bitter pill for Simeone’s side, who had fought back from two goals down to level the match, only to concede a heart-breaking late goal. The loss was compounded by the manager’s dismissal, which will likely result in a touchline ban for a future European match.
The incident has ignited a conversation about the treatment of managers and players on the sidelines and the line between passionate fan support and unacceptable personal abuse.
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