Image Credit: Sergio Conceicao
Porto's head coach, Sergio Conceicao, has ignited a post-match storm by claiming that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insulted his family during Tuesday night's intense Champions League second-leg clash.
The match ended in a 1-1 aggregate draw, leading to a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory for Arsenal, securing their quarter-final spot. Tensions reached a boiling point as both coaches engaged in a heated conversation after the game.
Conceicao accused Arteta of directing offensive remarks toward his family in Spanish, prompting a stern response in his post-match comments. Arteta, when questioned about the incident, offered a terse "No comment."
The controversy adds an unexpected twist to Arsenal's UCL journey, leaving fans and pundits anticipating further developments.