They finally broke Franco Escobar.
As Atlanta United’s first losing season came to a disappointing close against the Columbus Crew at MAPFRE Stadium Sunday evening, the fiery Argentine defender with a penchant for bookings went out with a predictable bang.
Escobar, who’d been booked in the first half, was visibly frustrated late in the game before needlessly hacking down Darlington Nagbe in the 91st minute to get himself sent off. But it was Escobar’s actions after the red card that got most of the attention.
Fortunately, no real brawl broke out after Escobar, uhm, crowded a member of the Crew’s medical team.