Marcus Thuram stirs awkward controversy as he grabs Stefan Savic balls in their Champions league clash
The match between Átletico Madrid and Inter Milan on Wednesday was really exciting! There were goals, great saves by the goalkeepers, comebacks, and some unbelievable misses. In the end, Átletico Madrid won in a penalty shoot-out and advanced to the quarterfinals.
The knockout clash between Átletico Madrid and Inter Milan was packed with action, showcasing the fierce competition between two top teams.
However, amidst the excitement, a controversial moment unfolded during extra time. Stefan Savić of Átletico was fouled by Inter’s Marcus Thuram in a shocking manner.
How it happened
Despite the presence of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology, The french striker unsportsmanlike conduct went unnoticed initially. The incident left Savić in pain and raised questions about the effectiveness of VAR in preventing such egregious fouls.
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The act of grabbing and squeezing Savić’s private area was revealed in the replay, shocking viewers and igniting discussions about sportsmanship in football.
Despite efforts to shield an upcoming pass, The Inter Milan forward actions crossed the line of fair play. The incident underscored the need for stricter enforcement of rules and heightened scrutiny of player conduct, especially in high-stakes matches like this.
Marcus Thuram escapes penalty
Surprisingly, he faced no consequences from either a VAR review or the match referee and continued playing as if nothing had occurred.However, just three minutes after the incident, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi made the smart decision to substitute Thuram out of the game.
In a post-match interview, Savić was asked about his reaction to the bizarre play. He acknowledged the unusual nature of the situation but downplayed its significance according to the 18.com.
“Marcus Thuram’s touch? It was a strange situation because I’m not used to it. But it’s OK, it can happen in the game. It’s OK,” the veteran center back stated.
Despite the incident, Savić revealed that he and Thuram shared a laugh afterward. “We laughed after [the play], and I don’t know… It’s a strange situation but it’s not so important,” he concluded.
