{
  "id": 14761076,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has apologized for his post-match outburst against the club's leadership following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid. The Argentina international met with manager Michael Carrick, technical director Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada on Thursday to address his comments. Martínez acknowledged his outburst was a result of frustration, stating, \"Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and that I live football with great intensity.\" He expressed regret for his words, saying, \"I want to apologise as they were not the right ones at the right time.\" Martínez emphasized the club's shared ambition for success and mentioned that everyone at United is working towards the goal. The apology concludes a series of statements from Martínez, who initially defended his criticism, citing the club's underinvestment and the need for ongoing improvements.",
  "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/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Martínez apologises after meeting Man United hierarchy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/epl-martinez-apologises-after-meeting-man-united-hierarchy",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:36:55.000Z"
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  "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."
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