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Simeone Questions Handball Rules After Atlético's 3-0 Win

2/23/2025

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Diego Simeone voiced his bewilderment over the handball rules following Atlético Madrid's convincing 3-0 victory against Valencia, where Javi Galán's blatant handball went unnoticed. Drawing parallels to a Euro 2024 quarterfinal incident, he highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding Spanish referees as Atlético trails Barcelona by just one point in the league.

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Diego Simeone voiced his bewilderment over the handball rules following Atlético Madrid's convincing 3-0 victory against Valencia, where Javi Galán's blatant handball went unnoticed. Drawing parallels to a Euro 2024 quarterfinal incident, he highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding Spanish referees as Atlético trails Barcelona by just one point in the league.