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DIEGO COSTA warned Fernando Hierro not to let Koke take a penalty against Russia, according to reports in Spain.
The attacker was seen chatting with his boss and captain Sergio Ramos before the shooting. "before Koke answers" I'm fine "
He then took a penalty Igor Akinfeev wrote himself in the history books of his country with two stops to reserve a place in the quarter-finals.
After the miss, Costa was seen beckoning to Hierro to say "I'm going to I had said "and the duo exchanged more words on the field
Costa, 29, plays with Koke at Atlético de Madrid and could have a glimpse of the mental state of his 26-year-old teammate.
On midfielder's efforts, Cesc Fabregas said: "This is not difficult for the goalkeeper.
" This is one of the worst penalties "
Iago Aspas missed the decisive free kick for Spain in an exhilarating clash of the 16th final that plunged Russia into collapse
The hosts will face Croatia on Saturday, looking for an unlikely semi-final place after being sacked before the tournament.
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