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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott has blasted Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone for refusing to shake hands with Liverpool\u2019s Jurgen Klopp after their Champions League clash on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Liverpool defeated Atletico 3-2 in the tensed and drama-filled encounter in Spain.<\/p>\n

The Reds took the lead at the Wanda Metropolitano, with Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita scoring to give the Premier League side a two-goal lead inside the opening 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

But Atletico drew level thanks to a quickfire brace from Antoine Griezmann who was later sent off for a high foot on Roberto Firmino.<\/p>\n

Salah scored his second of the night from the spot after Mario Hermoso floored Diogo Jota with a clumsy foul inside the box in the 78th minute.<\/p>\n

Lescott was surprised at Simeone\u2019s decision to run straight down the tunnel instead of having the traditional handshake with his Liverpool counterpart.<\/p>\n

Before the game, Klopp had slammed Simeone, saying he did not like the Argentine\u2019s style of play.<\/p>\n

The comment may have angered Simeone but Lescott felt there were no excuses for his behaviour.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m the same, I think it\u2019s petty,\u2019 the ex-Manchester City defender told BT Sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he handled himself well yesterday with regards to the remarks Jurgen Klopp made before the game \u2013 he didn\u2019t seem phased by it.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut then to not shake his hand and run off up the tunnel, it was cowardly in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool: Klopp reveals what he\u2019ll do when next he sees Simeone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott has blasted Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone for refusing to shake hands with Liverpool\u2019s Jurgen Klopp after their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Liverpool defeated Atletico 3-2 in the tensed and drama-filled encounter in Spain. 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