Sad news has just been announced for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after being accused of insulting Sergio Conceicao’s family before tense altercation with Porto boss He could be banned for this 😮💔.
Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals after a 4-2 penalty shootout victory against the Portuguese giants. Despite a defeat in the initial leg, Arteta’s team secured a narrow 1-0 win in the tense second leg, leading to extra time and eventually penalties. Goalkeeper David Raya stood out in the shootout.
Amid celebratory scenes at the Emirates Stadium, photos captured Arteta attempting to shake hands with Conceicao, the Porto manager. However, it appeared that he received a reprimand instead, leading to a visibly incensed exchange. Arteta walked away shaking his head in dismay.
The post-match aftermath included an explosive press conference where Conceicao alleged that Arteta insulted his family in Spanish during the game. Conceicao stated that Arteta directed insulting remarks towards the bench and urged him to be mindful of his words, emphasizing Arteta’s responsibility to focus on managing his team.
The lead-up to the fixture featured a verbal sparring match between the two managers regarding their differing approaches in the first leg. Arteta criticized Porto for adopting a defensive stance with ‘no intent to engage in the game,’ prompting Conceicao’s response that it’s a matter of opinion and emphasizing their desire to win.
