An unsavoury incident occurred after the full-time whistle at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, as Arsenal's Ben White appeared to clash with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone
22:43, 29 Apr 2026Updated 22:58, 29 Apr 2026
Ben White clashed with Diego Simeone in the tunnel
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Ben White clashed with Diego Simeone in the tunnel
Ben White appeared to clash with Diego Simeone in the tunnel following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Gunners right-back White caused anger among the home camp after walking over the Atletico crest on his way back to the dressing room. Giuliano Simeone confronted White before his father and manager Diego stepped in and seemed to have a strong word with the England international.
Simeone then pushed White in the back before the two came head-to-head in the tunnel as players and staff from both teams surrounded the area. Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice were two of the Arsenal representatives who tried to usher White away before security ended up intervening and breaking up the melee.
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