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The Digest:

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman was involved in a heated on-pitch confrontation with manager Ivan Juric after being substituted during their Champions League match against Marseille, requiring intervention from the club's CEO and a teammate to separate the pair.

Key Points:
  • The incident occurred during Atalanta's 1-0 Champions League win over Marseille.
  • Lookman was substituted in the 75th minute with the score still 0-0.
  • He exchanged words with manager Ivan Juric while walking off the pitch.
  • Juric reacted by furiously grabbing the Nigerian international.
  • Club CEO Luca Percassi and teammate Marten de Roon intervened to separate them.
  • The pair were seen speaking again after the final whistle.
  • It remains unclear if the post-match conversation was conciliatory or a continuation of the dispute.
This sideline flashpoint reveals the volatile storms that can erupt in high-stakes competition, where passion and tactical decisions collide in the public eye

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Gazzetta dello Sport

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