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Aldo DuscherArgentine footballer, defensive midfielder
Date of Birth: 22.03.1979
Country:  Argentina |
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Diego Simeone: A Controversial Star
Diego Simeone, an Argentine football player who plays as a defensive midfielder, also holds Austrian citizenship. In the second leg of the 2001/02 UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United, Simeone, then playing for Deportivo La Coruña, inflicted a severe injury on David Beckham.
The Infamous Tackle
The incident occurred in the 15th minute of the match. In an innocuous midfield situation, Simeone attempted to dispossess Beckham by sliding into a tackle. However, he connected with the Englishman's legs, resulting in a broken foot. Beckham was forced to miss the remainder of the Champions League campaign due to the injury.
Aftermath
Simeone's tackle was met with widespread criticism and sparked a heated debate about the nature of tackles in football. It led to accusations that Simeone was a malicious player who intended to harm Beckham. Simeone himself has always denied any malicious intent, claiming that the tackle was unintentional.
The incident remains a defining moment in Simeone's career, cementing his reputation as a controversial and uncompromising player.
