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Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision

The Independent·Chris Wilson·about 1 month ago
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Diego Simeone has come under criticism for pressuring the referee and fourth official as they made key VAR calls during Atletico Madrid ’s draw with Arsenal , with Steve McManaman calling the Argentine’s behaviour “atrocious”. The Atletico boss has long been known for his explosive touchline demeanour, and he was once again at the centre of things as he put pressure on fourth official Serdar Gozubuyuk and referee Danny Makkelie as the Dutchman reviewed a decision to award Arsenal a penalty . Makkelie originally awarded the Gunners a penalty as David Hancko appeared to trip Eberechi Eze in the Atletico box, though he was sent to the VAR monitor and eventually overturned the original decision after watching 13 replays of the original incident. While Simeone could not be seen remonstrating with either Makkelie or Gozubuyuk, TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher pointed out the Argentine’s antics and question whether it might be enough to influence the officials .…

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