After insults, ex-Sporting handed hefty 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 sending-off and heavy 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 move that sparked huge controversy. The situation got even worse 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 will continue to be 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 thousand euros - 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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