{
  "id": 14761056,
  "title": "EPL: Martínez apologises after meeting Man United hierarchy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has issued a public apology after his post-match outburst targeting the club's leadership. The Argentina international met with manager Michael Carrick and senior directors following training at Carrington, where he expressed his feelings about the defeat against Atlético Madrid. In an Instagram statement, Martínez acknowledged his passionate nature and the intensity of his feelings, but emphasized that his words at the time were not appropriate. He apologized for using the meeting as a platform to voice his frustration. The club sources confirmed the matter is now considered closed, and Martínez is available for selection for Sunday's Premier League match away at Leeds United.",
  "summary": "Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has apologised to the club’s hierarchy for his outburst criticising their recruitment after a Champions League Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy/",
  "key_points": [
    "Lisandro Martínez apologizes for post-match outburst targeting Manchester United leadership.",
    "Argentina defender meets with manager Michael Carrick and senior directors.",
    "Martínez clarifies his passionate nature, apologizes for inappropriate words."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Martínez apologises after meeting Man United hierarchy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy-14761076",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:36:55.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}