Football fans have reacted to news that Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa, has been banned for eight games after being found guilty of abusing a referee.
The 30-year-old former Chelsea forward was sent off by Jesus Gil Manzano during Atletico’s 2-0 loss to Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday.
Manzano said in his match report that the Spanish international had “insulted his mother”, a claim Costa denied.
The Spanish Football Federation’s ban rules him out of Atletico’s remaining La Liga fixtures this season.
The football world has reacted to the news. Find their thoughts below.