Simeone Confronts Arsenal Director in Heated Champions League Touchline Showdown

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Tempers flared in stoppage time of the Champions League semi-final when Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone confronted Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta on the touchline. Bukayo Saka’s rebound finish just before halftime proved decisive in Arsenal’s 1-0 win, sending the Gunners to their first final in 20 years. As the game closed out, frustration got the better of Simeone. After seeing Berta tap his watch and gesture to the referee, Simeone stormed down from the technical area and shoved his former colleague. Officials and staff quickly stepped in to separate them before the final whistle confirmed Arsenal’s aggregate victory and sparked jubilant celebrations.

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