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Barcelona's Raphinha has apologized to Atletico Madrid fans for his gestures made after their Champions League match, stating it is 'not in my character'. He was seen suggesting Atletico would lose in the semi-finals.
Barcelona star Raphinha apologised to Atletico Madrid fans â âNot in my characterâ
Barcelona star Raphinha has apologised for his gestures towards Atletico Madrid fans after their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. The Brazilian was seen indicating to the Metropolitano that Atletico would be going out in the semi-finals.
Raphinha was caught on camera seemingly indicating that Los Colchoneros would lose their next clash against Arsenal or Sporting CP in the Champions League, and even mouthing âgoing outâ. The images did not take long to circulate through the Spanish press.
Posting via DAZN on Instagram, as quoted by MD, Raphinha addressed his actions the night before. He reasoned that he lost his cool after receiving abuse from a fan in the stands.
âI apologise for my gesture, which does not correspond to my values ââor my character. It was an act committed in a moment of tension, in response to a fan who was disrespecting me.â
However the Barcelona vice-captain could still be facing a Champions League ban. Raphinha did not apologise for his comments about the referee after the game, where he commented that Barcelona were ârobbedâ. Raphinha felt that both legs had involved a series of decisions against his side, referring to the officiating as âterribleâ, and questioning whether referees did not want Barcelona to go through.
Previous precedent indicates that Raphinha could be facing a three-game ban for his words from UEFA, who are yet to announce any action. He is not the only player who was frustrated with the officiating, with Frenkie de Jong also pointing to the referee in the first leg as a decisive factor in the outcome of the tie.
Raphinha remains out injured, and is expected to return in early May, in a season that has been hampered by injury issues throughout.
Raphinha apologized for his gestures, indicating that Atletico Madrid would lose in the semi-finals, stating it is 'not in my character'.
He apologized for his gestures that were perceived as disrespectful, suggesting Atletico Madrid would exit the Champions League in the next round.
Atletico Madrid fans were angered by Raphinha's gestures, which quickly circulated in the Spanish press after the match.
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