Real Madrid defender Pepe was trolled by football fans on Twitter for simulation during the UCL final against rivals Atletico Madrid in Milan. Although Los Blancos won the match on post-match penalties, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s last penalty, the Pepe was still trending on Twitter.
#LAUNDECIMA!#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Or3QpJRoDB
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
The incident occurred when Pepe clashed with Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis in the second half of the match. The ex-Chelsea man then offered Pepe a hand to help him rise above the ground but he rejected the kind offer. In return, Luis tapped Pepe on the cheek and what ensued afterwards was the kind of acting worthy of an Oscar award.
The 33-year-old rolled on the ground simulating that he had been slapped by Luis, hoping that he could get him booked.
Watch the incident below:
PEPE is an embarrassment to football #uclfinal https://t.co/2WEf5qyb77
— Fergie's Fledglings (@RedDevilTimes) May 28, 2016
Here is how football fans reacted to the incident:
Pepe what a disgrace
— EMMANUEL FRIMPONG (@IAMFRIMPONG26) May 28, 2016
As if you couldn't hate Pepe any more...he then gets out a selfie stick... #UCLFinal
— TheFootballRepublic (@TheFootballRep) May 28, 2016
Pepe will also be presented with an Oscar for his great acting. #uclfinal
— Jack Carroll (@fatjacko) May 28, 2016
Pepe consoling Atletico players, like the guy who sleeps with your wife in your bed then irons your shirts for you
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) May 28, 2016
Pepe is an embarrassment to football.
— indykaila News (@indykaila) May 28, 2016
Clown...
Pepe is a complete embarrassment. The king of simulation. Good defender, bad actor.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 28, 2016
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