Lisandro Martínez apologises for attack on United hierarchy
The Manchester United centre-back made his comments live on television after a Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, and the club has since fined him.
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What happened
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martínez criticised the club's board live on television, questioning its recruitment after a Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid. He has since apologised to the club's leadership. Manchester United have fined him over his public criticism of the club's hierarchy.
Why it matters
The club has fined the defender, and the episode has raised further questions for Manchester United.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 3:39 AM ET: Martínez pointed fingers at the club's board, raising doubts about his position at the club.
- Oct 16, 2:26 AM ET: Martínez apologised to Manchester United leadership for his criticism of recruitment.
- Oct 16, 3:50 AM ET: Manchester United fined Martínez after his public criticism of the club's hierarchy.
Coverage
- Martínez sorry for outburst; European reaction; Premier League latest: football news (The Guardian)
- Manchester United star makes public apology after Champions League fallout (Yahoo Sports)
- Lisandro Martinez is ‘The Butcher’ who meditates, loves crying and dreams of becoming a sporting director (The New York Times)
- Lisandro Martinez issues public apology after slamming Manchester United board following Champions League defeat (goal.com)
- Transfer rumors, news: Martínez's future at Man United in doubt after bust-up (ESPN)
- 'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done? (BBC)
- Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt (Yahoo Sports)
- ‘I expect more’: the key questions from Martínez’s Manchester United broadside (The Guardian)
- Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd falling-out (BBC)
- Manchester United: Lisandro Martinez slams Man Utd board after Champions League loss (BBC)
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