
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has spoken out following a tense moment with a Liverpool supporter during his side’s dramatic 3-2 defeat at Anfield.The Spanish giants thought they had clawed back a famous result after falling two goals behind inside the opening six minutes, only for Virgil van Dijk to snatch victory with a stoppage-time header. But the late drama was overshadowed by an incident on the touchline.Simeone admitted post-match that he lost his cool with a Liverpool fan who, according to him, hurled insults throughout the entire contest. While acknowledging that managers often have to endure hostile atmospheres, the Argentine insisted he is still “human” and cannot be expected to ignore relentless abuse.“It’s part of the role to deal with pressure, but it’s not easy to hear insults for 90 minutes,” he explained. “I hope the club takes steps so that situations like this have consequences.”The Atletico coach likened the issue to ongoing campaigns against racism and abuse in football, urging that managers also deserve protection from targeted hostility in stadiums.Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to make a habit of late winners, with Van Dijk’s header adding to a growing list of last-gasp victories this season. But while the Reds celebrated another dramatic triumph, Simeone made it clear that respect for those on the touchline must not be forgotten.