Diego Simeone learns UEFA punishment after confronting Liverpool fans during Atletico Madrid's Champions League defeat

Diego Simeone has learned his punishment from UEFA after he confronted Liverpool fans at Anfield during his side's 3-2 Champions League defeat earlier this month. The Argentine manager was sent off in the dying minutes of the match after he got involved in a heated exchange with a fan after Virgil van Dijk's late winner.

Simeone's heated exchange with Liverpool fans
The incident happened towards the end of the Champions League fixture when Van Dijk headed in the winning goal in the 92nd minute. The Atletico boss was visibly frustrated and furious after the goal as he confronted a bunch of Liverpool fans sitting just behind the dugout and eventually received his marching orders.

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Reason behind Anfield controversy explained by Atletico boss
After the match, Simeone claimed that he and his coaching staff were verbally abused and insulted by the home supporters, which sparked his anger and the simultaneous reaction.
Simeone and Liverpool learn UEFA punishment
After an investigation, UEFA have given their verdict on the matter and have handed Simeone a one-game suspension in the Champions League. Liverpool, on the other hand, have been fined €4,000 (£3,493) for fans throwing objects.

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Liverpool fan denied racism allegation
A Liverpool fan who went viral for winding up Simeone during the game insisted that nothing racist or overly antagonistic was said during the dramatic Champions League fixture at Anfield. The Reds return to European action on Tuesday with a trip to Galatasaray, while Atletico host Eintracht Frankfurt.

Simeone's heated exchange with Liverpool fans

Reason behind Anfield controversy explained by Atletico boss

Simeone and Liverpool learn UEFA punishment

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