Maresca revives row with Bruno Fernandes: “We’re still awaiting an apology” | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca did not hide his irritation at Pro Ref’s apology to Manchester United after the body acknowledged an error in the goal that gave Manchester City victory at Old Trafford. The coach recalled a similar episode from 2023 to question the difference in treatment.

In comments reported by the British newspaper ‘The Sun’, Maresca went back to the period when he was working as Pep Guardiola’s assistant. “Three years ago, when I was here [as Pep Guardiola’s assistant], exactly the same thing happened, against Manchester United, and we lost the derby there”.

The coach was referring to the match on 13 January 2023, won by Manchester United 2-1. At the time, Bruno Fernandes, former Sporting player, scored in a controversial move because of Marcus Rashford’s position, as he was offside but was not considered to be interfering with play.

“The goal was not legitimate, if you remember well, and, to be honest, nobody apologized. We are still waiting for the apology for that goal. Sometimes it happens in your favour, and sometimes it happens against you,” Maresca said.

The reaction came after Pro Ref acknowledged that Erling Haaland’s goal, which decided the most recent Manchester United - Manchester City, 0-1, should have been disallowed in the move and communicated the error to the Red Devils.

after a game in which we played, for 75 minutes, with ten men is very bad. Our performance was unbelievable,” he added, referring to Phil Foden’s sending-off.

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