AC Milan looked to be in control of their Champions League destiny at home to Feyenoord on Tuesday before the sending off of Theo Hernandez turned the playoff on its head although coach Sergio Conceicao refused to blame the defender for their exit.

The conflicting reports regarding Christian Pulisic and Sérgio Conceição highlight the volatility of football narratives. The swift and emphatic denial by Pulisic underscores the need for responsible reporting.

AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s sending off for diving as Feyenoord progressed to the Champions League last 16 at the former European champion’s expense with a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoff.