Filipe Luis, the former Chelsea defender, has publicly expressed remorse and issued a heartfelt apology to Angel Di Maria, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid winger, for an incident that transpired years ago.
Opening up about a past encounter in La Liga, Luis revealed the unsportsmanlike tactics he employed to gain the upper hand against Di Maria during their initial faceoff. Upon joining Atletico Madrid ahead of the 2010-2011 season, the Brazilian left-back swiftly established himself as a pivotal figure for the club, featuring across two impactful stints.
Amidst his debut season with Atletico Madrid, Luis found himself pitted against Di Maria and Real Madrid for the first time. Prior to the showdown, a significant interaction unfolded as former Barcelona and Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero approached Luis, advising him that mentioning Di Maria’s wife’s name was the key to unsettling the revered winger.
Recounting this episode in the recent Charla podcast, Luis disclosed that he adhered to Aguero’s counsel, which promptly disrupted Di Maria’s focus, leaving a profound impact on the then-Paris Saint-Germain star. Expressing profound regret, Luis openly acknowledged the gravity of his actions, extending a sincere and unequivocal apology to Di Maria.
Reflecting on the pivotal moment, Luis candidly confessed, “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.”
This poignant revelation serves as a sobering reminder of the nuance and emotion embedded within the competitive realm of professional football.”>*
