Footage emerges of Chelsea icon Diego Costa being sent off for brawling during Reserve Cup match in Brazil
Diego Costa may have left England, but he certainly hasn't abandoned his poor form in the Premier League.
He 35 years He recently received a red card for playing for Gremio's B team in a cup match that featured mostly under-20 players in his native Brazil.
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And in the purest Costa style, the ex-Chelsea The forward was ordered to leave for starting a fight in the Copa FGF clash against Juventude B on Wednesday.
In a video circulating on social media, Costa can be seen reacting angrily after being knocked down by a player from the opposing team.
He immediately confronted the player, where he put his arm around the individual.
Costa then proceeded to walk backwards with the player, before apparently pushing him in the throat.
At that point, the players in question were surrounded by the referee and both teams as they tried to get Costa out.
Both Costa and the Juventude player were sent off following the incident in the 53rd minute.
Gremio proceeded to lose in the fourth round clash, which was comprised of some members of the senior team and the majority were Under 20 players.
Some football fans loved Costa's antics as they were a throwback to what they were used to witnessing during his time at Chelsea and Wolves.
An X user said: “Never change Diego, never change.”
Another messaged: “This guy is crazy but I'm here to help him.”
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This fan then joked: “Costa would fight with himself in front of the mirror.”
Although many others questioned his behavior considering that most of the players on the field were young.
One fan posted: “I don't know why people are laughing at this, it's just weird behavior.”
The Gremio fan commented: “You'll be able to set sail with peace of mind at the end of the year.”
Another continued, saying: “It's time for her to pack her bags and leave at the end of the year.”
Costa joined Gremio earlier this year, where he scored seven goals in 15 first-team appearances in all competitions.
With a contract running until the end of December, it remains to be seen whether he will be rewarded with a new deal.
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