CF Monterrey assistant coach issued an apology to Gerardo 'Tata' Martino after insulting the Inter Miami manager in leaked audio that explains the post-match feud between the two clubs last week. Following Miami's defeat, Messi, who sat out the game with an injury, angrily approached the Monterrey locker room and began yelling, though the exact reason for the confrontation was unclear. The Monterrey assistant coach retracted and expressed regret over the situation, clarifying that the audio was not meant for public consumption.
In a four-minute rant, the assistant coach explained that the confrontation came in the heat of the moment after he made a snide comment when Messi and Martino complained to the referees. He acknowledged his mistake and apologized for referring to Martino in a disrespectful manner, stating that he is as Argentine as all of them and will always defend his club.
Amid the various statements from Monterrey, Miami downplayed the situation. Herons' assistant coach emphasized that the most important thing was the Cup match on the field, while Martino opted for a 'no comment' approach, stating that he was not interested in creating any drama.
Miami and Monterrey are set to face off in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal clash on Wednesday, April 9 at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. Despite the off-field drama, both teams are focused on the upcoming match and the outcome it will bring.
