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'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done?

'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done?
BBC Sport Wednesday 14 October 2026, 23:13 UTC 1 min read
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Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and the impact they'll have on the club.

Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and the impact they'll have on the club.
Martinez (PERSON) Champions League Match (ORG) Nedum Onuoha (PERSON) Stephen Warnock (PERSON) Rory Smith (PERSON) Lisandro Martinez's (PERSON) Manchester United's (ORG) Atletico Madrid (ORG) the Champions League (ORG)
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