Diego Simeone Jabs Real Madrid Amid Barcelona Referee Protest

4 months ago

Diego Simeone Jabs Real Madrid Amid Barcelona Referee Protest

After Barcelona filed a UEFA complaint over István Kovács’s calls in Atléti’s 2-0 Champions League win, Simeone dismissed the outrage with a pointed swipe: “We live in Madrid, so we are used to these type of situations.” Pressed on whether he meant Real Madrid’s referee influence, he added, “I’m not complaining.” Tuesday’s second leg now carries extra edge.

By Nischay Rathore

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Lionel Messi Denied Late as Inter Miami Stay Winless at New Stadium

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Diego Simeone Stands Firm on Atlético Plan for Barcelona Clash

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Diego Simeone Stands Firm on Atlético Plan for Barcelona Clash

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Marcus Rashford Return Could Hand Michael Carrick ‘Golden Nugget’

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With Rashford’s Barcelona future still unresolved, Nicky Butt said a return to Old Trafford could boost Carrick’s squad. “If he comes back, that will be a little golden nugget for Michael Carrick,” Butt said. He added Rashford is “really tough to handle” from the left and still has the ability to “blow the club away” if he returns.

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