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Simeone on fan squabble: 'I was fighting back'

Simeone on fan squabble: 'I was fighting back'

Diego Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, was sent off during his team's 3-2 loss against Liverpool in the Champions League opener. Simeone claimed he was "fighting back" against insults from supporters before receiving the red card. The incident occurred during a tense match that saw Atlético Madrid come close to snatching a point, but ultimately falling short against the English club. Simeone's dismissal added to the drama of the match, as the Atlético manager is known for his passionate sideline behavior. The result leaves Atlético Madrid with work to do in their Champions League campaign, as they look to bounce back from the disappointment of the opening-day defeat.

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