Diogo Jota has harshly criticized Alan Shearer and other pundits who labeled him a “diver” against Newcastle United earlier this month.
The post-match reaction to Liverpool’s win over the Magpies on New Year’s Day focused on Anthony Taylor’s decision to award a second-half penalty.
Shortly after Newcastle conceded a goal, the referee pointed to the penalty spot, causing controversy and leading to a tense end to the match.
Jota was tackled one-on-one with Martin Dubravka and appeared to have slowed his attack onto the deck after slipping past the Thun goalkeeper.
Mohamed Salah saved the penalty but Newcastle were furious by the time the final whistle blew.
Former Magpies striker Shearer criticized Jota on social media and in a conversation with The Rest Is Football co-host Gary Lineker.
He yelled: “He dived.
Pretty easy.
This is the clearest dive I’ve ever seen.
There was a little contact, but he could have stood up and held on.
is.
However, the Portuguese striker dismissed these suggestions, insisting that it would have been “better” for him to shoot into an empty goal.
Jota also highlighted that it was confirmed that Dubravka punched him after the match before the penalty was awarded.
“Listen, we’ve obviously seen comments from former players and people who are paid to talk about the situation,” Jota said.
“The only thing I can say is that even the goalie said it was a touch and I didn’t feel I had the strength needed to stay up.
“That’s it.
I’d rather score a goal.
That’s what I want to do: score goals.
that’s all i want to say
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