mo4ch:>‘I sh*t on your mother’: Diego Costa facing extended ban for referee rant as star sees red vs Barca | Mo4ch News
Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa could be banned for up to eight games after reportedly insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s mother as the striker saw red against Barcelona on Saturday night.Costa was sent off 28 minutes into the crunch La Liga clash at the Nou Camp, reacting furiously after he felt he had been fouled in the middle of the pitch.The striker, 30, launched tore towards the referee, launching into a rant while approaching his face.He was handed a straight red, sparking more anger from his Atletico teammates before Costa was eventually escorted from the pitch by Barca defender Gerard Pique.Referee Gil Manzano alleged in his match report that the forward had shouted words which translate as “I sh*t on your wh*re mother” at him twice.Should that be found to be the case, hot-headed Costa could be banned for up to eight games, meaning he is ruled out for the remainder of this season.READ MORE: ‘Perfectly timed!’ Shirtless Salah gives teammates the slip in hilarious goal celeb…