What did Rico say about the aggressive tackle from Rüdiger?

Rico questioned why he should apologize for surviving an aggressive tackle and accused the defender of crossing the line and potentially wanting to smash his face.

When and where did the incident between Rico and Rüdiger occur?

The incident occurred in early March during Real Madrid's loss to Getafe, when the defender kneed Rico in the face while he was on the ground.

Were there any consequences for the defender's actions?

No disciplinary action was taken against the defender by the referee or VAR, despite Rico's loud scream and subsequent statements calling the action incomprehensible.

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Rico's Fury: 'Did He Want to Smash My Face?'

21 Apr

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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.

Rico's Fury: 'Did He Want to Smash My Face?'

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.

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