Iago Herrerin was involved in an altercation on the streets of Bilbao following Athletic Club's 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
The goalkeeper approached a young fan after receiving abuse and the situation almost got violent.
"The truth is that barely anything happened," Herrerin said in a message to a fan on social media.
"I was outside asking for a taxi and it's not the most amazing thing to hear insults, disdain etc.
"As you will understand, I put up with a lot and yesterday I snapped.
"Maybe I didn't have to do take any notice, logically, but it's day in day out with insults.
"You have to think a bit about everything. I'm only asking for respect.
"I think that you should have respect everywhere you go and I didn't disrespect anyone.
"It's tough when people who don't know you insult you all day.
"Have a bit of understanding."
Joshibo520
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That what happens when you beat your young bro and think you’re the biss✍️
keep crying
florentdamas
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That what happens when you beat your young bro and think you’re the biss✍️
oomwim
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you cannot ask for respect it is something you earn so respect yourself ( leave negative behind) and respect others no matter who it is be positive 🙏🙏
lowlow⚽⚽⚽
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"Ignore fools to avoid noise"fans are just people with emotional support so leave them hurting
Andy_Mac
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It is better for Herrerin not to give that fan any attention. He's a professional footballer with an identity and a very decent career while the fan yapping away obscenities is just an ordinary bloke with low IQ. Just avoid and ignore that waste man. 🙏🏻
Beautifulboy
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Bro you are a star, so learn to avoid trouble, infact, flee from trouble no matter the insult.
Edoo87
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why he didn't have Car
Bikdenprsu
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Thats no news What is ATL Bibao?
the team who trahsed your bottlers
shivaraj
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Bad fans
dkw25
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that's is apart of a sports person live opposing fans will say things to hurt you buy u have to man up and be the bigger person
bumaeklmy
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Thats no news What is ATL Bibao?