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Simeone Apologizes to Perez and Vinicius for Super Cup Behavior

Published January 12, 2026, 15:25
Simeone Apologizes to Perez and Vinicius for Super Cup Behavior

Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, publicly apologized to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and player Vinicius Junior for his behavior during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. He had previously belittled Vinicius, suggesting his actions would lead to his dismissal from the team by Perez. Simeone acknowledged his mistake and stated that Barcelona deserved the Super Cup victory. Vinicius responded with a pointed comment on social media, reminding Simeone of Atletico's defeats in knockout games.