In Madrid, Diego Simeone was drawn into the debate surrounding Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian received a sanction and Real Madrid voiced strong objections to the decision.
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The Atlético Madrid coach was asked about the punishment handed to Vinicius and about Real Madrid’s forceful complaints. Simeone’s response was described as characteristically unusual, adding another note of local rivalry to a disciplinary issue already being closely watched in the Spanish capital.
No further details of the sanction, Real Madrid’s position or Simeone’s exact remarks were provided.
