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Argentine Coach Almeyda Apologizes for Expulsion in Match Against Alavés

Argentine coach Matías Almeyda apologized for his expulsion at the end of Sevilla's match against Alavés. He admitted he is ashamed of his behavior and asks for forgiveness from fans and his family.


Argentine Coach Almeyda Apologizes for Expulsion in Match Against Alavés

Argentine coach Matías Almeyda lamented his angry reaction and admitted today that he felt "ashamed" of his expulsion at the end of the match. "I apologize to all of Seville, and also to my family. I regret my attitude," stated the manager, who saw the red card at the end of the match, played at the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, and then confronted referee Galech Apezteguía to demand explanations. In this regard, he reiterated that he regrets his attitude: "I don't approve of it, I don't share it, and it shames me," he said in an interview with the Spanish press. According to what Noticias Argentinas agency learned, Almeyda repeatedly asked the referee: "Why are you expelling me? I don't insult, I don't mistreat."