Man Utd 'cheated' by referee - British press
- Published: 6 Mar 2013 at 18.49
- Online news: Sports
British newspapers were unanimous on Wednesday that Manchester United had been cheated out of victory in their Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Nani was sent off for catching Alvaro Arbeloa in the chest.
Manchester United midfielder Nani (R) holds his head as referee Cuneyt Cakir sends him off for a challenge against Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa during the Champions League last-16 second leg at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 5, 2013. British newspapers were unanimous on Wednesday that United had been cheated out of victory after Nani was sent off for catching Arbeloa in the chest.
Many also focused on comments from Real manager Jose Mourinho that the "best team lost", with The Times saying his humble reaction was essentially an "audition" to succeed Alex Ferguson as United manager.
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