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Benfica Coach Addresses Controversial Decision by Referee in Sporting Derby: Di María’s Action Analyzed

Benfica coach spoke about Artur Soares Dias’ controversial decision in the derby against Sporting

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Roger Schmidt spoke this Wednesday about the controversial move that involved Di María and Pote during the derby in Alvalade.

“It was a touch to the opponent’s face, it’s true. But it wasn’t anything that was very violent, but it wasn’t 100% correct. But I see things in a more global panorama. Di María is a player with great quality and who believes that games should be fair. I’ve said before that referees sometimes demonstrate their status by constantly marking a lot of fouls. I don’t know if you’ve noticed that Di María suffers a lot of fouls, but that doesn’t translate into many direct free kicks. We have to respect Di María, for his career, but also for his values. I have no doubts about his personality. He is a player who is always willing to play important games”, said the Benfica coach on preview press conference of the game with Marseille counting for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

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