Dybala Taunts Guendouzi with Shinpad Message in Fiery Rome Derby Clash
The Rome derby lived up to its fiery reputation this weekend, with a heated exchange between Roma’s Paulo Dybala and Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi taking center stage.
Tensions Flare Between Dybala and Guendouzi
According to Daily Mail, The two forwards clashed several times during the second half of Roma’s narrow 1-0 victory.
Things escalated when the players confronted each other directly, requiring the referee to intervene and separate them.
Dybala’s Shinpad Shenanigans
Following the confrontation, Dybala took a moment to add fuel to the fire.
He reached down, removed his shinpad, and waved it towards Guendouzi in a provocative gesture.
Did you miss this yesterday?
Dybala and Guendouzi fight and the Argentine shows him his shinguard with a picture of the World Cup
— DON CORLEONE☠️ (@Jaybraj1) April 7, 2024
A closer look revealed the source of Dybala’s dig: an image of Argentina’s recent World Cup victory.
This deliberate display served as a clear taunt aimed at Guendouzi, who was part of the France squad that fell short in the tournament.
Derby Day Drama Continues
The animosity extended beyond Dybala and Guendouzi.
Lazio’s Pedro received a yellow card for his aggressive behavior towards Roma’s Leandro Paredes, and tensions continued even after the final whistle.
Relief for Roma, New Coach De Rossi Earns First Derby Win
The match itself provided some relief for Roma fans.
This victory, secured by a first-half goal from Gianluca Mancini, marked the first time the Giallorossi had won or even scored in a derby since March 2022.
The win also serves as a positive start for new Roma coach Daniele De Rossi, who secured his first derby victory.
Sports Buddy reported about Argentina Nicolas Gonzalez enduring a nightmar-ish moment during a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica, with a shocking miss that left fans in disbelief.
Despite the Albiceleste’s eventual triumph, Gonzalez’s late blunder stole the spotlight.
The match in Los Angeles initially saw Costa Rica take a surprise lead through Manfred Ugarte, putting Argentine’s on the back foot.
