End of Controversy Over Real Madrid Star’s Alleged Insult to Referee
Marco Asensio Cleared: Joked with Referee, No Insult Intended
The content of Marco Asensio’s conversation with the referee during Real Madrid’s match against Alaves has been revealed. The young Real star was accused of insulting the match official.
According to reports, Marco Asensio scored his first goal for Real Madrid on Sunday night against Alaves, but it was disallowed, leaving the forward still goalless. After the match, Spanish media claimed Asensio insulted the referee in the tunnel.
Asensio’s goal was disallowed due to Antonio Rüdiger’s foul on the opposing goalkeeper. After a VAR review, referee Soto Grado ruled out the goal.
While some outlets alleged Asensio insulted the referee, Spanish newspaper Marca later revealed the conversation, confirming there was no insult.
Images published by Marca show Asensio laughing as he approaches Soto Grado, saying: “It was my first goal, you ruined it. Why couldn’t you let it stand?” The referee reportedly understood the joking tone and laughed along. Marca confirmed Soto Grado did not mention any insult in his match report, acknowledging Asensio’s lighthearted approach.
