After headbutting Brentford midfielder Ben Mee during the game on Saturday afternoon, Diego Costa received a straight red card.
In the 97th minute, Diego Costa was sent for headbutting Ben Mee of Brentford.
The incident took place in the 97th minute of Saturday’s 1-1 draw between Wolves and the Bees.
Get Instantly Update By: Joining Our Whatapps and Telegram Channel
Costa received his first ever red card in the Premier League, which is incredible. Keep in mind that Costa was once a superstar for Chelsea.
Costa apologized for the headbutt during stoppage time that led to his dismissal.
Referee Bobby Madley gave the seasoned striker a straight red card after VAR picked up a clash between the attacker and Bees defender Mee on the outskirts of the box.
As Wolves prepared to send a last-second cross into the Brentford penalty area, Costa and the former captain of Burnley got into a fight.
Costa glanced slightly in Mee’s direction, as shown on the replay of the footage.
However, after returning it, Costa assaulted it once more, this time in a more brutal manner.
The game was stopped as soon as VAR was consulted.
When the referee was given a prompt order to view the monitor, the decision to issue a red card was reached without difficulty.
Now facing a three-game suspension, Costa won’t play for Wolves again until after the World Cup.
The interim manager, Steve Davis, stated: “I haven’t yet reviewed it, but obviously the ref walked over and determined it’s a red card.”
“He expressed regret. Discussions can be challenging when feelings are running high, but we’ll get down with him next week.
It will open up opportunities for other players, or perhaps we’ll play differently.
The Brazilian-born Spaniard, 34, arrived for Wolves on a free transfer last month after leaving Atletico Mineiro.
Costa has yet to score for his new team.
The veteran had previously gone 89 league games at his former team Chelsea without getting sent off.
That is the case despite being one of the most aggressive competitors in competition history.