Following Real Madrid's humiliating UEFA Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain this week, one of the club's stars has been forced to apologise after seemingly offending fans with his post-match behaviour.
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French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who is on loan at Real from PSG, played no part in Los Blancos' defeat at the hands of his parent club but found himself making headlines after taking a post-match selfie with his former teammates.
In the post, which featured on striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's Instagram page and has since been removed, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner was seen smiling with Choupo-Moting and Kylian Mbappe while in his Real gear.
The photo prompted backlash from the LaLiga giants' fanbase, forcing Areola to respond with a formal apology via his official Instagram account:
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"Dear Real Madrid fans, I feel very sad for some comments on a photo that circulated on social networks," Areola wrote.
"I want all Madrid fans to know that my heart has been white since I signed for this club and I can't stand the slightest doubt about my motivation, my loyalty and my involvement with Real Madrid, our Madrid.
"Yesterday's defeat has affected me as well as everyone who forms this great family.
"After the game I had a reunion with my former teammates and friends, who had not given me time to say goodbye.
"Therefore, I reiterate my apologies to the Madrid fans who have felt offended, it was not my wish and I hope that together we can achieve many successes."
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Areola joined Real at the start of the season in a loan deal that also saw Keylor Navas join PSG on a permanent transfer.
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