Diego Simeone says he does not like ‘falseness’ of post-match handshake

'I know in the UK it is a custom and a sign of respect but I don’t share it and I don’t like the falseness it may include'

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is not interested in “false” post-match handshakes with opposing managers. Picture: Nick Potts

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will not get a post-match handshake from Diego Simeone at Anfield as his opposite number believes they are “false”.

After their 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano a fortnight ago, the Reds boss could only watch on as Simeone darted down the tunnel at the final whistle without any acknowledgement.