Liverpool fan brands Simeone ‘coward’ in fiery clash

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After Atlético Madrid’s loss to Liverpool, fan Jonathan Luke Poulter called Diego Simeone a coward in a heated exchange. The controversy escalated with accusations on social media and footage of Simeone’s nutritionist David Lagos allegedly spitting at supporters, keeping tensions high.

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00:00A firey post-match spat has put Diego Simeone back in the spotlight.

00:08Liverpool fan Jonathan Luke Poulter branded the Atletico Madrid boss a coward after their heated clash during the 3-2 defeat.

00:15Something I want to get off my chest here in regards to what happened last night with Simeone.

00:20There was nothing racist said by me or anyone else, but the fact that he was asked it and he didn't answer the question,

00:27and he just got up and walked out, is it left it open for speculation for the world?

00:33Simeone, who lost his cool after Liverpool's late winner, admitted he should have shown more control,

00:38but insisted players and coaches cannot always respond to constant abuse.

00:43Poulter fired back on social media, accusing Simeone of dodging responsibility,

00:48while clarifying there was no racial element to his insults.

00:51Another flashpoint emerged when nutritionist David Lagos, a long-time member of Simeone's staff,

00:57appeared to spit towards supporters in the chaos.

01:04Fought on video stepping away, then returning to spit,

01:07Lagos has added fuel to a few that shows no signs of cooling down.

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