The Spaniard opined regarding his recent spat with the Portuguese international, asserting that such incidents should not be allowed to get in the way.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 midfielder, Andres Iniesta, has taken out the time to talk about his verbal conflict with Real Madrid’s Pepe. According to La Masia academy graduate, it was a two-sided affair which was aggravated because both parties refused to back down.
The Spanish international went on to assert that his statement regarding http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 and Catalonia factor as he stressed that his verbal duel with the defender has nothing to do with it.
It all started when Pepe accused Barca players of play-acting and diving in order to get an advantage over their opponents. The Portuguese national made the statement while referring to his side’s match against La Blaugrana.
Consequently, Iniesta replied expressing that he was offended by the Madridista’s comments and that such accusations should not take place. Pepe hit back with another jibe of his own, stating that the 'truth hurts'.
Nevertheless, Iniesta has stressed that one must not dwell on such thing and voiced that he is not aware of any video made about the defender.
While talking to reporters, the Catalan player was quoted as saying:
"What he said is one thing and I responded because he made a direct reference to me. Then he answered back, but these things happen, although it's best not to dwell on them and let them get in the way. We've never seen a player on video like they say, not
of Pepe or any other professional footballer for that matter. In so far as Pepe’s concerned, well - everyone's entitled to their own opinion."
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