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  "path": "/2026/04/29/diego-simeone-clashes-ben-white-arsenal-draw-atletico-madrid-28172822/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-29T21:58:37.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Ben White angered Giuliano Simeone after he walked over Atletico Madrid’s badge on the way to the dressing room (Marca)\n\nDiego Simeone clashed with Ben White in the aftermath of Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.\n\nArsenal took the lead shortly before half time through Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty but Julian Alvarez’s spot kick in the 56th minute ensured that Atletico will take a draw to the Emirates Stadium for the return leg next Tuesday.\n\nThe game was not without controversy as before kick off, Arsenal were unhappy with the length of the grass at the Metropolitano Stadium, while Mikel Arteta was furious with the decision to overturn Eberechi Eze’s penalty claim in the second half.\n\nReferee Danny Makkelie initially awarded a penalty after David Hancko had made contact with Eze’s foot, however, the Dutch official reversed his decision after reviewing the incident on the VAR screen.\n\nAfter the full-time whistle, tensions rose once again after White walked over Atletico’s badge – a sign of disrespect – in the tunnel area as he made his way back to the dressing room.\n\n> BEN WHITE STEPS ON ATLETI CREST AND SIMEONE REACTS 🚨🚨On his way to the tunnel, the Arsenal defender accidentally stepped on the club’s badge, and Simeone immediately called him out 🗣️Was it disrespectful or just a mistake? 🤔#BenWhite #AtleticoMadrid #Arsenal #UCL pic.twitter.com/9lzBQpGIkZ\n>\n> — MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) April 29, 2026\n\nGiuliano Simeone, who is Diego Simeone’s youngest son, was offended by White’s gesture and approached the Arsenal defender.\n\n##  Get personalised football updates every day\n\nSign up to our daily football newsletter and choose your team to get the latest news, rumours and more about your favourite team.\n\nDiego Simeone then stepped in and pulled Giuliano away before he also spoke to White and slapped him on the back multiple times.\n\nWhite was clearly irked by Diego Simeone’s response as he pushed the Argentine. Players and staff close to the incident then rushed in to separate the pair.\n\n**For more stories like this, check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Diego Simeone clashes with Ben White after Arsenal draw with Atletico Madrid"
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