> ”It was a hard tackle, but obviously I went for the ball without any intention. After the game, I sent him a message, he said he was fine and that it’s just part of football. Things are often blown out of proportion, because it’s clear I was going for the ball. Everyone knows me and knows I’m not malicious,” he said, via Marca.
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> “I saw the replay afterward. It’s true that if you pause the camera it’s very strong , but I went in with the intention of going for the ball, and the referee and VAR were on the field. The important thing is that I spoke with him, he told me it was nothing and that these things happen in football. I’m taking that away from it.”