The former Atletico Madrid man appeared to spit at centre referee Michael Oliver during the first half of Chelsea’s FA Cup clash with Everton at the Goodison Park. The incident happened a few seconds after the 27-year-old was booked for a foul on Gareth Barry. As the referee flashed the yellow card, the bullish forward took some steps back, and appeared to spit at the referee’s legs.
However, judging from the angle of the footage, it would be quite difficult to conclude that he actually intended to spit on the referee’s legs.
Watch the video below and be the judge:
Here are some reactions on Twitter:
Diego Costa went to spit at Michael Oliver?
— PENNO (@addypenno) March 12, 2016
LMAO did Diego Costa spit on the ref?
— Pepe (@PepeinVegas) March 12, 2016
Am I the only person who saw Diego Costa spit at the refs feet after getting a deserved yellow card? #eveche #EvertonVChelsea What a scumbag
— ™ (@malieckal) March 12, 2016
Dude Diego Costa is the absolute worst. He gets a yellow card that he deserved, didnt like it, n just saw him spit at the refs feet. #COYB
— Aaron Ramon (@AaronRamon58) March 12, 2016
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