Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard criticised a challenge from Bernardo Silva that resulted in an ankle injury during a Nations League match, saying it 'does not belong in football,' according to The New York Times.
Odegaard and Silva, who were previously Premier League rivals when Silva played for Manchester City, were involved in what Yahoo Sports described as a 'furious spat' during the match.
Bernardo Silva responded to Odegaard's criticism. The Mirror reported Silva gave a 'blunt response,' while the Daily Express detailed a 'four-word message' Silva sent to Odegaard after the injury.
According to The Sun, fans reacted with surprise to Odegaard's response, with the outlet describing an 'X-rated rant' and quoting reaction that he had 'never' been seen 'so angry.'
How each side covered it
Left
- The New York Times reported Odegaard said the challenge 'does not belong in football.'
- The Mirror reported Bernardo Silva gave a blunt response to Odegaard's criticism.
“‘It does not belong in football’” — The New York Times
Center
- Yahoo Sports described the incident as a furious spat during a Nations League clash.
- Yahoo Sports noted Odegaard and Silva were previously Premier League rivals when Silva played for Manchester City.
“furious spat with ex-Man City rival Bernardo Silva during Nations League clash” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Daily Express reported on a four-word message Silva sent to Odegaard after the injury.
- The Sun reported fans were stunned by Odegaard's reaction, calling it an X-rated rant.
“‘Never seen him so angry’ - Fans stunned at Odegaard's X-rated rant at Bernardo” — The Sun
Questions readers ask
What happened between Martin Odegaard and Bernardo Silva?
Martin Odegaard suffered an ankle injury after a challenge from Bernardo Silva during a Nations League match, and Odegaard publicly criticised the tackle afterward, according to The New York Times.
How did Bernardo Silva respond to Odegaard's criticism?
Bernardo Silva gave what The Mirror called a 'blunt response' and sent what the Daily Express described as a 'four-word message' to Odegaard following the injury.
Did Odegaard and Silva have a history before this incident?
Yes, according to Yahoo Sports, Odegaard and Silva were previous Premier League rivals when Silva played for Manchester City.
How did fans react to the incident?
According to The Sun, fans were stunned by Odegaard's reaction, describing it as an 'X-rated rant' and noting they had never seen him this angry.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The MirrorLeft-leaningBernardo Silva gives blunt response to Martin Odegaard fury after Arsenal star injured
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningMartin Odegaard criticises Bernardo Silva challenge after ankle injury: ‘It does not belong in football’
- Yahoo SportsCenterMartin Odegaard in furious spat with ex-Man City rival Bernardo Silva during Nations League clash
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningBernardo Silva's four-word message to Martin Odegaard after injuring angry Arsenal star
- The SunRight-leaning‘Never seen him so angry’ - Fans stunned at Odegaard's X-rated rant at Bernardo