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Antony Taunts Sevilla Fans From Box as Derby Halted for Crowd Trouble

The suspended Real Betis winger was filmed goading home supporters during a derby that was briefly paused for safety concerns.

Overview

  • Antony did not play in the Seville derby because he was serving a suspension from a VAR-upgraded straight red card against Girona on November 23.
  • Footage from the stands shows him shouting and gesturing toward Sevilla fans, who responded by throwing bottles and other objects at his executive box.
  • Referee Jose Luis Mubuera Montero suspended the match for about 15 minutes after projectiles were thrown onto the pitch.
  • Real Betis won 2-0 through goals from Pablo Fornals and Sergi Altimira, while Sevilla’s Isaac Romero was sent off for a late challenge on Valentin Gomez.
  • After a difficult Manchester United spell, Antony has revived his form at Betis following a permanent move of around £21.5m, and he was recently reviewed by VAR for an apparent Europa League headbutt but received no punishment.