12.03.2026 12:01
It has been revealed that Mauro Icardi's tense demeanor after the Liverpool match, where he did not get to play, was due to his exclusion from the squad because he missed training for the celebration of his girlfriend China Suarez's birthday.
After Galatasaray's 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Mauro Icardi's behavior became a topic of discussion. The reason behind the Argentine star's tense demeanor after the match has come to light.
NOT BEING GIVEN A JERSEY CAUSED TENSION
It was learned that Mauro Icardi missed training because he attended the birthday celebration of his girlfriend, China Suarez. For this reason, the coaching staff did not give the Argentine striker a jersey in the critical match against Liverpool.
POST-MATCH BEHAVIOR DREW ATTENTION
While Galatasaray players celebrated the victory over Liverpool on the field, Icardi's absence from the celebrations drew attention. The star player's lack of a social media post regarding the victory and his tense exit from the stadium were also widely discussed.