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The great fight between Josef Martínez and Gonzalo Pineda at Atlanta United

Forward Josef Martínez has problems with the Mexican coach

By Jose Castro

Forward Josef Martínez has problems with the Mexican coach
Forward Josef Martínez has problems with the Mexican coach
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Last week forward Josef Martínez and Gonzalo Pineda had an altercation after Atlanta United's loss to the Portland Timbers. After this act, Atlanta United decided to separate the Venezuelan player from the squad for a week and will not play against Toronto FC this Sunday.

Reports mention that Martínez threw a table in the locker room and this action made the Mexican coach quite angry, these two began to push but finally separated them. This action angered the managers of Atlanta United and they decided to separate Josef Martínez.

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This Thursday the coach of Atlanta United, Gonzalo Pineda, said that after talking with the club's directors, they came to the conclusion that Josef return to the team and they expect him in training next Monday.

Pineda pardoned Martinez

It was clear with him that he is welcome to return on Monday. Really, it's about understanding that he is someone of value to all of us here. He is a great player and I want him back. It's just a matter of knowing what is more important: culture or scoring goals, and for me culture is above everything," said Gonzalo Pineda.


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