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  "id": 8951827,
  "title": "👊 Stop hounding referees now: Atlético de Madrid hit back at Mourinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/stop-hounding-referees-now-atletico-de-madrid-hit-back-at-mourinho",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stop-hounding-referees-now-atl-154100775.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stop hounding referees now: Atlético de Madrid respond to Mourinho's criticism\nFollowing the intense derby match at the Metropolitano Stadium, the aftermath has sparked further tension between the two Madrid giants. While Atlético de Madrid celebrated their victory before the international break, Real Madrid felt aggrieved by certain refereeing decisions.\n\nCoach José Mourinho expressed his discontent during a press conference, holding up printed images of two contentious plays. In retaliation, Atlético responded on social media by posting Mourinho's image alongside the message: \"Stop referee harassment now.\"\n\nAtlético's coach, Diego Simeone, addressed the situation in the same press conference, cautioning against crossing the line of respect, regardless of the coach's identity. This marks a new chapter in the rivalry between the two teams, with Atlético reaffirming its stance against media pressure and reigniting the ongoing feud between the capital's football titans.",
  "summary": "The aftermath of the derby played at the Metropolitano Stadium continues to fuel tension. While Atlético de Madrid celebrate the win ahead of the international break, at Real Madrid dissatisfaction p...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Spanish referees admit errors in Madrid derby after Mourinho criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/spanish-referees-admit-errors-in-madrid-derby-after-mourinho-criticism",
        "published": "2026-09-21T04:35:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "VAR audio from Atletico vs Real Madrid derby reveals what referees said over controversial calls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/var-audio-from-atletico-vs-real-madrid-derby-reveals-what-referees",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:40:00.000Z"
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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."
}