Simeone does not get mad at Ronaldo for his insult at Atletico

Diego Simeone does not have any particular problem with Cristiano Ronaldo insult to Atletico Madrid after their defeat of Juventus on Wednesday. Atleti knocked out the leaders of Serie A in the first leg Last 16 of the Champions League, imposing 2-0 at Wanda Metropolitano. Ronaldo had been heckled by the crowd during the match and responded by raising his hand to indicate the five leagues of champions he has won in his career.

The former Real Madrid star went further after the match, telling reporters "I've won five champions leagues and these guys, zero, "as he left the ground.

But when asked his opinion, Simeone said at a press conference Saturday: "I understand everything. I am part of this world and I understand everything that can happen. "

Simeon himself provoked controversy when he grabbed his groin in the celebration after Jose Gimenez opened the scoring in the 78th minute.

February 23, 2019

Atleti Head Coach is excused after, insisting that it was an attempt to "show our fans that we had cojones", and he went to draw a line under the number.

"You know I'm not looking for excuses, and once again I apologize to the people who clearly felt offended by the gesture of the other day, and also to Juventus, "he said. It was a bad expression of what I felt for my players. I say it to end the problem. "

Alvaro Morata was denied a goal by the VAR against Juve, which means that he still has not scored after four appearances for the club since his move from Chelsea. However, Simeone does not believe that the Spanish striker should feel unhappy.

"Depressed? It has just arrived!" said Simeone. "We need his energy, his strength and for him to continue to fight for the chances he has had. If he continues to work in the same way, things will come naturally. We need him, no doubt, because he is strong. "

Simeone also pointed out that he was unaware of the existence of an impending agreement between Diego Godin and Inter, after Nerazzurri's CEO, Giuseppe Marotta, claimed that an agreement was almost over.

"I can not say anything. It's Marotta's opinion or a few words, "added Simeone. If Godin or Atletico have something to say, they will say it. I do not have an opinion on something that I do not know. "