Diego Simeone made a scandal on Anfield! Obscene gestures to Liverpool supporters immediately after the decisive goal
Article by Daniel Scorpie, Alexandru Tomuțiu – published on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 00:41 / Updated Thursday, September 18, 2025 01:04
Atletico Madrid was defeated At the beginning of the new season of the Liverpool Champions League, with a score of 2-3, and the dramatic end of the match was “lit” and more by the coach of the Spanish team, Diego Simeone (55).
Tensions caused by Diego Simeone immediately after the victory goal scored by Van Dijk in the 90+2 minute, which set the final score of 3-2.
Diego Simeone, obscene gestures to Liverpool fans
The Argentine coach reacted to the stand behind the bank immediately after the Central Dutch defender inscribed in the Spanish gate.
While the English fans were enjoying for success, Diego Simeone turned to them and began to scream, annoyed by all the obscene gestures made to the Argentine.
Immediately, the stewards intervened and removed Atletico's technician from that area, after which the “central” of the match was eliminated. Simeone has been known for years for his nervous outings. The coach motivated his gesture, saying it was just a reaction to the offenses from the stands.
This is not the first time Simeone has problems with the English public. In 2022 he left Old Trafford under a rain of bottles thrown on the ground. It remains to be seen what UEFA will decide after this elimination, as it is usually very strict and applies severe sanctions.
Simeone: “My insult reaction is not excusable, but you do not know what it means to be insulted 90 minutes.”
Diego Simeone tried to defend himself: “I'm talking about protecting the show, but the whole match in the back and you can say nothing, because I am the coach. My insult reaction is not justifiable, but you do not know what it means to be insulted for 90 minutes.”
“Of course, after the void received, you return and they continue to insult you, and under tension conditions what happens. The referee? He told me that he understands me, but I hope Liverpool will solve the situation and, if they identify the person who has done this, to bear the consequences!
There were insults throughout the match and then gestures, but well, I am the one who must be calm and support everything, because you, as a coach, are in a position where you have to do it ”, said the Argentine coach, ”according to Sportal.bg.
