Simeone style: A Manchester United player narrowly escaped punishment for an indecent gesture.
At the moment when the team celebrated by the corner flag, the cameras captured Zirkzee making a provocative gesture – he grabbed his groin.
This incident sparked a wave of discussions, as similar actions by other players had not gone unpunished in the past. For instance, Jude Bellingham was suspended for one match and fined £25,000 for a similar gesture at Euro 2024, while Cristiano Ronaldo received a match ban and a £17,000 fine for a comparable act while playing for Al-Nassr.
However, Zirkzee, who was considered a potential target for sanctions, managed to avoid a ban. The Football Association (FA) released a statement indicating that the player received only an official warning.
This means that Zirkzee will be available for Manchester United's next match against Brighton on Sunday.