Valencia Star Loses Composure During Live Half-Time Interview, Calls it ‘S***’ but Aims to Make Amends Post-Match

A player from VALENCIA expressed his frustration during one of the league’s contentious half-time interviews.

As the La Liga team faced a 2-0 deficit against Real Madrid at halftime, DAZN’s pitch-side reporter approached Valencia’s Pablo Maffeo for an on-the-spot interview.

The Spanish full-back appeared visibly fatigued as the journalist prepared to commence the interview, immediately launching into a candid criticism of half-time interviews.

“They’re calling fouls that aren’t even fouls, but that’s the situation. We have to do this interview, so let’s get it over with.”

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“Ask me anything you wish, and let’s wrap this up.”

Maffeo further criticized the officiating in the match, mentioning a disallowed goal from former West Ham player Guido Rodriguez that was ruled offside.

Maffeo added: “I wish the referee could be a bit more just – I believe we were hard done by on the first goal, and it affected our performance.”

“Clearly, we need to push into the box more, and we must improve, but honestly, I believe the team is competing well, and that’s the bottom line.”

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His remarks became viral, eliciting both admiration and skepticism from fans.

Nevertheless, Maffeo’s outburst didn’t aid Valencia in turning the match around, as Kylian Mbappe sealed a third goal, further diminishing the hopes of the struggling Los Che.

After the game, Maffeo sought out DAZN reporter Sergio Quirante to apologize for his earlier comments.

They shook hands, amicably resolving their differences.

Maffeo’s outburst wasn’t the sole viral moment from the match; Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho also made waves with his unexpected remarks to opposing coach Javier Aguirre after the final whistle.

The Portuguese head coach reportedly told Aguirre: “Don’t be disheartened; my players are significantly better than yours, and that’s the truth.”

“The issue isn’t Aguirre. He’s an excellent coach with considerable experience.”

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