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Martinez fires at United's bosses after Atletico loss

Martinez's interview came after a two-nil Champions League loss in Madrid, and BBC Sport says he blamed the board for not strengthening the squad; the locker room is talking.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Tonight
Published 6:20 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “‘We expect more from the top’: Lisandro Martinez scorches Man United leadership in astonishing interview”, with reporting from BBC Sport.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:20 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Man Utd, Lisandro Martinez, Man United.
BBN covered this story before: Atlético's fading defense offers Man United an opening (October 13).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLisandro Martinez has torched Manchester United's leadership after the two-nil loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe aimed at technical director Jason Wilcox, and BBC Sport says he blasted the hierarchy for not strengthening the squad after qualifying.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo he's mad at the guy who's supposed to be building the defense?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a family in crisis, Nina. Dad bought no groceries and the kids are now talking to the cameras.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDoes a technical director at least have a bench to sit on?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe does, and I know that bench well. Skip is live from the field, and I hope he brought a coat.