Mario Mandzukic responded to the furore over a fake interview about Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci by assuring “I always speak face-to-face.”
The Juventus striker had been quoted as telling a Serbian reporter about a locker room brawl during the Champions League Final against Real Madrid in Cardiff.
However, it was later proved to be a fake story that gained traction online.
Mario Mandzukic responded to the furore over a fake interview about Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci by assuring “I always speak face-to-face.”
The Juventus striker had been quoted as telling a Serbian reporter about a locker room brawl during the Champions League Final against Real Madrid in Cardiff.
However, it was later proved to be a fake story that gained traction online.
“Words have been attributed to me regarding Dani and Leo. I have NEVER said such things,” wrote Mandzukic on social media.
“Who knows me knows that I never talk behind anyone’s back.
“If I have to say something, I always speak face-to-face and those were NOT my words.
“Don’t worry guys, FAKE.”