DIEGO COSTA had football fans in stitches as he got up to his usual tricks during Liverpool’s huge Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
The controversial former Chelsea striker, 31, was his old self at Anfield – booed every time he got the ball in the early going by the Reds faithful.
Diego Costa was up to his old tricks at Liverpool on WednesdayCredit: AP:Associated Press
Costa was booed every time he touched the ball by Liverpool fansCredit: AFP
And he couldn’t help himself either, being a real nuisance all throughout the first half.
At one stage, he kicked the ball away as Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian attempted to take a quick free-kick, before hugging the referee to get away with it.
Despite avoiding a yellow card for it, fans couldn’t help but crack a wry smile – taking to Twitter share their thoughts.
One fan wrote: “Diego Costa is hilarious when he’s not playing in the Premier League.”
Another tweeted: “Diego Costa just doing the most Diego Costa things ever…”
Costa drew the ire of Liverpool goalkeeper AdrianCredit: BT Sport
Costa chucked the ball away before clashing with the goalkeeperCredit: BT Sport
A third joked: “Diego Costa picks people up just so he can knock them down again. Love it.”
One added: “Diego Costa is toooo funny… he’s fouling players and hugging them so the ref doesn’t give him a card.”
And, of course, the phrase “s***housery” used in almost every other tweet…
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was angered even before kick-off – as fans attempted to high five Reds players on their way out of the tunnel.
The Kop boss yelled “put your hands away” amid fears of spreading coronavirus.
Sports stars have been told to scrap the pre-match handshakes, while many European games are being held behind closed doors this week in a bid to prevent the spread.
But that didn’t stop Costa giving the ref a cuddle.
After being subbed off, Diego Costa booted a bag and also send water bottles flyingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Costa’s night didn’t last much longer than half-time, however, with Diego Simeone opting to sub him off ten minutes into the second half.
You can imagine how the striker took that.
As he walked off the pitch, an angry Costa lashed out, kicking a bag – perhaps the medical bag – also sending the side’s water bottles flying.
Angry Jurgen Klopp yells ‘put your hands away’ to fans as Liverpool stars come out of tunnel due to coronavirus fears
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
