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Iran Defender Accuses Diego Costa Of Doing Something Pretty Nasty During World Cup Clash

Iran Defender Accuses Diego Costa Of Doing Something Pretty Nasty During World Cup Clash

It doesn't sound good.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Diego Costa's sh*thousery peaked at new levels against Iran.

The ex-Chelsea star has started brilliantly for Spain at the World Cup. He's already weighed in with three goals, including a brace against Spain not to mention the match winner against Iran.

The Asian minnows frustrated their Spanish counterparts for large parts of the game with Costa eventually breaking the deadlock courtesy of a fortunate goal shortly after the restart.

Costa finds the back of the net. Image: PA
Costa finds the back of the net. Image: PA

And it's not just his goal which has attracted headlines.

Iran defender Morteza Pouraliganj has detailed his encounter with the fiery striker, and it doesn't paint a good picture for Costa who's been accused of insulting Pouraliganji's family.

"He looked at me and insulted my mother and my sister," he said via Tehran Times.

Costa wheels away in celebration. Image: PA
Costa wheels away in celebration. Image: PA
Costa mobbed by his teammates. Image: PA
Costa mobbed by his teammates. Image: PA

Pouraliganj added: "Costa started insulting me after 10 minutes. He wanted to make me angry but I kept my cool.

"I don't know why he was selected as the Man of the Match because he touched the ball just for five times and accidentally scored a goal."

Pouraliganji tracking Costa. Image: PA
Pouraliganji tracking Costa. Image: PA
Pouraliganji and Costa in action. Image: PA
Pouraliganji and Costa in action. Image: PA

"We will do our best to beat Portugal but we have to see what happens," he added about Iran's chances of advancing to the next round.

We all know Costa has a reputation for being a hot-headed individual. But has he stepped over the line by abusing his family?

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Topics: Football News, Football, Diego Costa, World Cup, Spain

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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