Liverpool at risk of UEFA sanction following Diego Simeone altercation

Tensions had been excessive in stoppage time at Anfield on Wednesday night time, as Liverpool secured a late winner via Virgil van Dijk towards Atletico Madrid. Cameras panned towards the enormous Dutchmen, however had been rapidly diverted to the touchline, the place Diego Simeone was eager to offer one of many Liverpool followers a bit of his thoughts.

Simeone was seen approaching Liverpool fan Jonathan Luke Poulter, following a barrage of insults from the latter. The Argentine supervisor apologised for his behaviour, whereas noting {that a} tradition change was mandatory within the stands. In the meantime Poulter took to social media to name Simeone a ‘coward’ within the aftermath.

Liverpool vulnerable to UEFA sanction

In accordance with MD, Liverpool could possibly be held accountable for the actions of Poulter and the remainder of the followers. UEFA rules state that golf equipment and associations could be held accountable for “the usage of gestures, phrases, objects, or every other means to convey a provocative message that isn’t acceptable for a sporting occasion, significantly provocative messages of a political, ideological, non secular, or offensive nature.”

The magnifying glass doesn’t forgive:

🤬 The person who insulted and brought about @simeone. #Lacasadelf Fútbol #uCl pic.twitter.com/79ih87ii9w

– Soccer at Movistar Plus+ (@Movistarfutbol) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

They are saying that any punishment will hinge on what the UEFA matchday delegate contains in his report on the sport, and that if there’s one to be meted out, could be a advantageous. There’s additionally a threat of a partial stadium closure, though this might seemingly be a suspended sentence for 2 years.

🚨 JUST IN: Atlético Madrid are set to launch an inner investigation into the incident of the again room workers spitting on a Liverpool fan.@BBCSport pic.twitter.com/lrfS9aUrBu

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) September 18, 2025

Atletico Madrid motion

Simeone is probably going dealing with a suspension for his actions, though it might be between one and three video games in all chance, after being despatched off following his phrases with Poulter. In the meantime each Los Colchoneros and UEFA have launched investigations into stories of alleged spitting from nutritionist David Lagos in direction of the Liverpool followers. Atletico Madrid are again in motion towards RCD Mallorca this weekend on Sunday afternoon (16:15 CEST).