Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has publicly apologized to ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria for an incident that transpired years ago. Luis disclosed the unsportsmanlike tactics he employed to neutralize Di Maria during their initial encounter in La Liga.
Upon joining Atletico Madrid ahead of the 2010-2011 season, the Brazilian left-back played a pivotal role in the team during two stints with the club. In his inaugural season with Atletico Madrid, Luis faced Di Maria and Real Madrid for the first time.
Before the match, Luis received advice from former Barcelona and Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who suggested that mentioning Di Maria’s wife’s name would provoke a reaction. Speaking on the Charla podcast, Luis admitted following Aguero’s advice, and the immediate impact on the former Paris Saint-Germain star was evident.
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Expressing remorse for his actions, Luis acknowledged feeling regret over what he did to the Argentine player and extended a heartfelt apology, saying, “My biggest regret was with Di María. Atléti vs Real, Agüero said ‘if you come and talk about his wife, he will get lost.’ I spoke about his wife, and he was lost. I beat him the whole game. I got home and regretted it so much. Di María, I’m sorry.”