Diallo explains his ugly gesture: “I don’t respect anyone who insults my mother.”
The Manchester United footballer is in the middle of a controversy for giving the finger to some fans.
There’s never been a quiet day at Manchester United . Amorim told Garnacho that ” it would be better if he prayed for a team ,” but now Amad Diallo is in the spotlight. The Red Devils traveled to Malaysia for a friendly against the ASEAN All Stars, which they ended up losing…
The team was greeted by thousands of Asian fans upon arrival at the team hotel. At one point, Diallo gave a “comb” to some fans who were waiting for the United players to come forward to sign or take photographs . This video caused considerable controversy in the media. Diallo and the club defended the gesture, stating that it was in response to “a serious insult directed at the player’s mother.”
The footballer quickly defended himself on social media, stating that he shouldn’t have acted that way but doesn’t regret it. ” I have respect for people, but not for those who insult my mother. I shouldn’t have reacted that way, but I don’t regret what I did .”
I shouldn’t have reacted like that, but I don’t regret what I did.Amad Diallo, Manchester United player
Diallo himself went out with Garnacho during his free time before the match and they asked a fan for help renting an electric scooter, which sparked laughter from the crowd . Manchester United will play again on Friday against Hong Kong, where they will conclude their post-season mini-tour of Asia.
