Diego Costa trolls journalists with “fake cough” in the mixed zone amid the coronavirus outbreak (VIDEO)

Diego Costa reportedly pretending to cough on journalists as he left Anfield. Atletico Madrid claimed a dramatic extra-time win over Champions League holders Liverpool. Following the game, Costa passed the mixed zone while “faking coughing at everyone as he went down the line.” The joke was no doubt a reference to the recent coronavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization officially declared Coronavirus a pandemic last night.

Diego Costa "coughing" at reporters in the mixed zone after the game against Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. Absolute madman pic.twitter.com/6hjD6tg7pU

— Footy Fooligans (@FootyFooIigans) March 12, 2020

However, according to Chinese media, some reporters coughed on purpose towards that Chinese girl in the video and Diego Costa just tried to help her out and mock the reporters. The Chinese girl confirmed the story Join us on Telegram!

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