Clarence Seedorf and Diego Milito both have plenty of experience of Spanish football and insists Barcelona’s complaints about the refereeing against Inter ‘is part of their culture. They protest systematically to put pressure on.’
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There was controversy around the 1-0 victory at San Siro secured by Hakan Calhanoglu, as Barca had penalty appeals waved away in stoppages for a potential handling offence.
The Blaugrana spent the last week protesting the incident in the media and threatening to lodge a formal appeal to UEFA.
“It is part of their culture, so I am not remotely surprised,” former Real Madrid, Inter and Milan midfielder Seedorf told Amazon Prime Italia.
“They have always done it and Xavi in particular had that habit even as a player. They always crowd around the referee and complain about absolutely anything, so it puts pressure on the officials.”
Milito, who won the Treble with Inter and played in Spain for Real Zaragoza, agreed with Seedorf’s assessment.
“It’s true, Barcelona protest systematically on the field and off. I remember defenders who used to sprint 40 metres to the other end of the pitch to protest in the face of the referee.”
hahahah Italians and excuses
What you talking about Vince???? Truth is they always moan and complain I remember motta getting sent off when inter played them in the semis Spanish play acting going on
Well, that’s why they xall them UEFAlona! And they’re sore losers as well!
Does Vince realize Milito and Seedorf aren’t Italian orrrrr?
nice one Fab
Both of these non Italians played in Spain. They probably have more experience than Vince.
Do any of you know how to read? They are talking about a systematic approach to how they handle the referees not that they complain like every club. Come on guys wake up.
RLM