Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an apology for his controversial remarks criticizing the club's hierarchy following United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. In a statement released on Thursday, Martinez apologized for his comments, stating that he wanted to make amends for his outburst. Additionally, it is reported that Martinez has been fined for his remarks.

The Argentina international will hold a news conference with head coach Michael Carrick on Friday, ahead of the team's match against Leeds United on Sunday. United currently stands 13th in the Premier League with six points from nine games this season, having won only two matches. Martinez, who is 28 years old, has a contract option to extend his stay at the club for another year.

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