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Rico's Fury: 'Did He Want to Smash My Face?'
21 Apr
Summary
- Rico questioned why he should apologize for surviving an aggressive tackle.
- Rival defender Antonio Rüdiger kneed Rico in the face during a match.
- No action was taken against Rüdiger by the referee or VAR.
A football player has publicly questioned a rival's conduct after suffering a painful on-field collision. Rico expressed his frustration on the podcast 'La Otra Grada,' stating he would not apologize for his opponent allowing him to continue playing after the incident.
He described the opposing defender as overly aggressive and accused him of crossing the line during a specific tackle. This incident occurred in early March when Rico's team lost to Real Madrid. The defender allegedly kneed Rico while he was on the ground, causing him to scream out in pain.
Remarkably, the referee and VAR did not penalize the defender for this action. Rico later called the event "completely incomprehensible," suggesting the defender aimed to seriously injure him. The lack of disciplinary action has drawn criticism.
