Mikel Arteta has reportedly denied insulting the family of Porto boss Sergio ConceicaoMikel Arteta has strongly denied claims that he insulted the family of Porto boss Sergio Conceicao during Tuesday's tense Champions League encounter, which Arsenal won on penalties. The result saw Arsenal end their 14-year wait to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in their first season back in the competition since 2016-17. The two managers clashed on the pitch as the hosts celebrated their dramatic victory before Conceicao accused Arteta of throwing insults about his family. Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Porto boss said: "Arteta turned to the bench during the game and insulted my family in Spanish. Conceicao has a history of clashing with opposing managers, having accused Pep Guardiola of having an 'extremely unpleasant attitude' following a Champions League game against Manchester City in 2020.

Source: Express March 13, 2024 09:18 UTC