11 of Diego Costa’s best sh*thouse moments: Ramos, Gabriel, Can & more
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has earned a particular reputation during his football career, and that is one of simply being a b*stard.
Now back at Atletico Madrid, under eternal sh*thouse Diego Simeone, Costa is continuing to be the best he can be… when it comes to winding people up.
We’ve taken a look through the archives back at some of the best and most memorable times Costa pulled his most profound levels of bastadry.
Gabriel
Where better to start? Who could forget Costa’s ridiculous antics in this game against Arsenal, getting opponent Gabriel Paulista sent of for absolutely nothing. The striker got a retrospective ban for his actions.
Sergio Ramos
Just months after Ramos riled Liverpool fans and the rest by injuring Mo Salah in the Champions League final, Costa got one back on the Real Madrid defender in the UEFA Super Cup, with this sly kick in the head.
WATCH: Diego Costa kicks Sergio Ramos in head in battle of the sh*thouses
Never change
Benfica vs Braga, 2007. A young Diego Costa showing fans just what to expect of him in the future.
Xabi Alonso
Imagine doing this to such a lovely man. At least Xabi comes away unscathed, and his reaction is pretty good to be honest.
— SM (@SMChels) June 1, 2018
Gareth Barry
There’s a lot of love for Gareth Barry here in the office, so we’re never happy to see our man treated so poorly. Shame on you, Diego.
Morteza Pouraliganji
Costa was even at it on the sly at the World Cup.
Incident #1191 of Diego Costa being a bastard: pic.twitter.com/gHORN12dXo
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 24, 2018
Emre Can
Another retrospective ban was on its way after this sly stamp on Liverpool midfielder Can.
Steward
And he even tries it with the non-playing staff.
Chelsea training
We’re not sure what anyone, least of all Costa, gets out of this.
— SM (@SMChels) June 1, 2018
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Surprisingly, Costa wasn’t overly involved in the antics surrounding the “most shameful game in Premier League history”, but he did manage to get Jan Vertonghen booked.
Costa elbows and headbutts Jan but Vertonghen gets the yellow. Hmmmm?? @FA pic.twitter.com/8DVn6KQEEr
— Jack (@JackBrooksbank_) May 2, 2016
Sevilla
If you were in any doubt that Diego was carrying on his antics over in Spain, this confirms it.
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