Diego Simeone Condemns Violence Amid Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Derby Controversy

The coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, spoke about the riots that happened against Real Madrid in the derby last Sunday at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish League.

Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer stopped the game for several minutes, after some Atleti fans threw projectiles on the pitch towards Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who got involved in a confrontation with the followers.

Simeone said in a press conference before facing Benfica: “I’m fine and calm because I’m clear and open and I like to say what I feel.

He said: “I have expressed my complete rejection of violence, especially as my presence in a club of this size helps us to be stronger and guide others on what they should do. to do I have received millions of messages thanking me for what I said, because many people have put themselves in this situation.

He said: “There must be punishment for those who cause crisis. We should not forget that we are in a very sensitive society, and that we need total determination. and he took the direction they wanted.”

After the derby, Diego Simeone accused the Belgian goalkeeper of deliberately inciting the Rojiblancos fans, saying: “Courtois, you are not a fan but a responsible person Is you can mark the goal, but not by looking at the stands or making the movements of the fans.” He also called for him to be punished, saying: “I’m not suffering