7 months ago
Simeone Apologizes for Taunting Vinicius Jr
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, said he was sorry for making fun of Vinicius Jr, a player from Real Madrid, during a big soccer game.
Simeone was caught on camera saying things to Vinicius and laughing at him.
He apologized but said he wouldn't ask for forgiveness.
Real Madrid won the game, and Vinicius scored a goal in the final.
Atletico Madrid is currently fourth in their league, which is soccer in Spain.
Diego Simeone apologized for taunting Vinicius Jr during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Simeone was caught on camera making provocative comments to Vinicius about his future.
Real Madrid won the match 2-1, advancing to the final which they lost to Barcelona.
Vinicius scored a goal in the Super Cup final.
Atletico Madrid is currently fourth in LaLiga, 11 points behind leaders Barcelona.
- Who
- Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid manager) and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid player)
- What
- Simeone apologized for taunting Vinicius Jr during a match
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- When
- After the Spanish Super Cup semi-final
- Why
- Simeone was provoked and made comments about Vinicius' future
Key facts
- Teams Involved
- Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid
- Match Outcome
- Real Madrid won 2-1
- Simeone's Apology
- Apologized but refused to ask for forgiveness
- Vinicius' Performance
- Scored in the Super Cup final
- Current LaLiga Standings
- Atletico Madrid is 4th, 11 points behind Barcelona
Quotes
Diego Simeone
Manager of Atletico Madrid
“I would like to apologise to Mr Florentino and Mr Vinicius for the incident they witnessed. It was wrong of me to put myself in that position, and I accept that it was wrong. The team that wins deserves to go through; they deserved to go through.”
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“I apologise, but I do not ask for forgiveness. I have nothing more to add.”
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Xabi Alonso
Manager of Real Madrid
“It was not an example of a good sportsman.”
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