After insults, ex-Sporting man gets heavy ban: I'll stay this way (video) | OneFootball

Marcos Rojo was once again at the center of attention, and not for the best reasons. The former Sporting defender was involved in a controversial incident in the clash between Racing and River Plate, which ended with a red card and serious consequences.

The Argentine received two yellow cards in the match: the first for dissent and the second after an elbow on Lucas Martínez Quarta, in a play that sparked huge controversy. The situation worsened even further with insults directed at referee Sebastián Zunino, which led to a four-match suspension.

After the match, Rojo spoke about the incident and left no one indifferent. Although he apologized, he made a point of owning his way of being on the pitch. "Yes, I’m rough. And I’ll keep being that way until the last day of my career", he said in comments to ESPN.

. Last December, Rojo took part in an amateur boxing tournament that featured public figures from Argentina, such as singers, actors, artists, and influencer YouTubers.

Marcos Rojo - valued at €225,000 - wore the Sporting shirt for two seasons: 2012/13 and 2013/14. In total, he played 62 matches for the Lions and scored seven goals. After that, he moved to England to join Manchester United.

Watch Marcos Rojo’s controversial statement:

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