Sergio Conceicao has expressed that Arsenal gaffer Mikel Arteta insulted his family in the defeat to the English side in the UEFA Champions League last 16.
The Gunners advanced to the quarter-finals following a 4-2 victory via penalties thanks to two magnificent saves from goalie David Raya.
Speaking in a presser after the encounter, Conceicao said: “What Arteta said, towards the bench in Spanish, he insulted my family."
Club sources at Arsenal have firmly denied the accusations, but after the final whistle, both managers looked to have a fierce discussion on the pitch before being separated.
Sergio Conceicao also claimed after the encounter that the result was unjust, urging Mikel Arteta to focus on training his team.
He said: “He should focus on training his team. The result was unjust. The team deserved to go through.”
Before the comments made by the Porto boss, Mikel Arteta was questioned about the confrontation at the end of the clash and he said: “No comment. Thank you very much.”
FC Porto won the first leg in Portugal by a goal to nothing, with a sumptuous goal from Wenderson Galeno in the 4th minute of stoppage time separating the affair.
However, Leandro Trossard's goal in the 41st minute brought Arsenal level in the tie, with his goal sending the game into extra time and subsequently penalties.
Arsenal qualified for the last 8 for the first time in 14 years, with the draws for the quarter-finals taking place on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Sergio Conceicao also accused Pep Guardiola of being “unpleasant” and using “ugly words” during a defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
Anyway, Conceicao will turn his attention to the Portuguese top division, where his FC Porto welcome Vizela to the Estadio Do Dragao on March 16, 2024.
The Portuguese side sit 3rd on the Premiera Liga table with 55 points from 25 league matches.
Porto are aiming to win the Portuguese league title for the 31st time in their history and definitely, they have several sides to contend with, notably; Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto.
Sergio Conceicao has managed several clubs in his career, including; Nantes, Vitoria de Guimaraes, and Braga.
Conceicao has won several trophies in his career, including; 3 Portuguese Primeira Liga, 3 Taça de Portugal, and 3 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
Sergio Conceicao was an impressive footballer during his playing days, playing for several clubs, including; Inter Milan, Parma, Lazio, and Porto.
The 49-year-old made 413 club career appearances, scoring 57 goals and providing 79 assists across all competitions.
Conceicao was appointed manager of Porto on July 1, 2017, with his current deal running until June 30, 2024.
He has been manager of the Portuguese side for 365 matches, winning 264 games, drawing 48, and losing 53.
The Gunners advanced to the quarter-finals following a 4-2 victory via penalties thanks to two magnificent saves from goalie David Raya.
Speaking in a presser after the encounter, Conceicao said: “What Arteta said, towards the bench in Spanish, he insulted my family."
Club sources at Arsenal have firmly denied the accusations, but after the final whistle, both managers looked to have a fierce discussion on the pitch before being separated.
Sergio Conceicao also claimed after the encounter that the result was unjust, urging Mikel Arteta to focus on training his team.
He said: “He should focus on training his team. The result was unjust. The team deserved to go through.”
Before the comments made by the Porto boss, Mikel Arteta was questioned about the confrontation at the end of the clash and he said: “No comment. Thank you very much.”
FC Porto won the first leg in Portugal by a goal to nothing, with a sumptuous goal from Wenderson Galeno in the 4th minute of stoppage time separating the affair.
However, Leandro Trossard's goal in the 41st minute brought Arsenal level in the tie, with his goal sending the game into extra time and subsequently penalties.
Arsenal qualified for the last 8 for the first time in 14 years, with the draws for the quarter-finals taking place on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Sergio Conceicao also accused Pep Guardiola of being “unpleasant” and using “ugly words” during a defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
Anyway, Conceicao will turn his attention to the Portuguese top division, where his FC Porto welcome Vizela to the Estadio Do Dragao on March 16, 2024.
The Portuguese side sit 3rd on the Premiera Liga table with 55 points from 25 league matches.
Porto are aiming to win the Portuguese league title for the 31st time in their history and definitely, they have several sides to contend with, notably; Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto.
Sergio Conceicao has managed several clubs in his career, including; Nantes, Vitoria de Guimaraes, and Braga.
Conceicao has won several trophies in his career, including; 3 Portuguese Primeira Liga, 3 Taça de Portugal, and 3 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
Sergio Conceicao was an impressive footballer during his playing days, playing for several clubs, including; Inter Milan, Parma, Lazio, and Porto.
The 49-year-old made 413 club career appearances, scoring 57 goals and providing 79 assists across all competitions.
Conceicao was appointed manager of Porto on July 1, 2017, with his current deal running until June 30, 2024.
He has been manager of the Portuguese side for 365 matches, winning 264 games, drawing 48, and losing 53.