Diego Simeone ripped apart for behaviour during Eberechi Eze penalty incident
Atletico Madrid boss' touchline antics branded 'crazy'
Diego Simeone has found himself at the centre of a post-match firestorm after his touchline conduct during Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw with Arsenal was labelled "atrocious".
Undue Influence on Referee?
The Argentine tactician was accused of exerting undue influence over referee Danny Makkelie during a pivotal VAR review that saw the Gunners denied a second-half penalty.
- The Champions League semi-final first leg ended 1-1.
- Steven Gerrard led the criticism of Simeone's behaviour.
"crazy" - This is how some have described Simeone's behaviour.
Criticism Mounts
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard led the criticism, highlighting how Simeone's persistent presence in the official's peripheral vision may have skewed the decision-making process during a crucial review involving Eberechi Eze.
