""It was a hard tackle, but obviously I went for the ball without any intention. After the game, I sent him a message, he said he was fine and that it's just part of football. Things are often blown out of proportion, because it's clear I was going for the ball. Everyone knows me and knows I'm not malicious.""
""I saw the replay afterward. It's true that if you pause the camera it's very strong, but I went in with the intention of going for the ball, and the referee and VAR were on the field. The important thing is that I spoke with him, he told me it was nothing and that these things happen in football.""
A player described a hard tackle made during a game, emphasizing that there was no intention to harm and that he was solely focused on the ball. After the match, he communicated with the opponent, who reassured him that he was fine and acknowledged that such incidents are part of football. The player reflected on the replay, noting the tackle appeared strong but maintained that the referee and VAR were present to assess the situation. He concluded that the important takeaway was the positive communication with the opponent.
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