Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa appeared to make a joke of coronavirus crisis which has killed more than 4,300 people worldwide.
The 31-year-old ignored requests for an interview after the Spanish side had completed a 4-2 victory on aggregate against Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Costa then 'coughed theatrically and laughed' as he walked past reporters at Anfield.
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa pretended to cough while walking past journalists
Sportsmail's Dominic King tweeted: 'Nothing like humour.