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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Mark Walker

Alfredo Morelos called 'unbearable' after controversial post-Rangers fight incident

Newcastle United legend Faustino Asprilla has slammed Colombian countryman Alfredo Morelos after the ex-Rangers striker was caught inviting opposition fans to a fight in the dug-out.

Morelos was caught on camera calling out fans of his club Nacional's rivals Millonarios after he was subbed off in the second half.

Morelos could be in hot water with the Colombian FA after appearing to invite one to come to the technical area for a fight.

And Colombian hero and one of their best-ever players, Asprilla, was unhappy at Morelos' actions in his role as a TV pundit.

He said: "I think Alfredo Morelos is unbearable. He gave abuse to his own manager when he was substituted off and then the opposition fans.


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"When I had to say something, I did it in a dressing room. There's not a single image of me going around mistreating a manager, yelling at him, or kicking everyone on the bench.

"This isn't new. We'd arrive at stadiums and people would yell all kinds of things at us. I never got off the bus and yelled back at them.

"Morelos needs a lesson in humility. What's he doing inviting fans to fight?"

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