Morata jokes after security guard incident in Spain-France: ‘Yellow card’

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·10 July 2024

Morata jokes after security guard incident in Spain-France: ‘Yellow card’

Alvaro Morata was accidentally hit in his right leg by a security guard after Spain’s win over France, but the Milan target says he feels well this morning and jokes that the guy deserved a ‘yellow card.’

Morata’s Spain qualified for the EURO 2024 Final on Tuesday after beating France 2-1, but there was a scare for La Roja’s captain, who was accidentally hit by a security guard who was trying to stop a pitch invader.

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Hopefully, there will be no consequences for the experienced striker who briefly spoke to Marca on Wednesday morning, insisting that he feels well.

Morata also joked about the incident, saying the security guard deserved a yellow card.

🔴 Morata tranquiliza tras la ‘entrada’ de un miembro de seguridad de la selección española al término del España-Francia #EURO2024

Morata has emerged as Milan’s primary target for the attack this summer, and according to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri are ready to pay his €13m clause and offer a €4m-a-year contract until 2027.