Sergiño Dest of the USMNT faced severe criticism from his teammates, specifically Tim Ream, after receiving a red card during their match against Trinidad and Tobago. Dest's actions, which included receiving two yellow cards in 20 seconds, were described as disrespectful and immature. Despite the defeat to Trinidad and Tobago, the USMNT advanced. Dest apologized on Instagram, acknowledging his mistake. Coach Gregg Berhalter mentioned forgiveness but emphasized the need for punishment to ensure Dest learns from this incident.
USMNT captain Tim Ream justifiably called out Sergiño Dest over his embarrassing tantrum and red card https://t.co/5BB7iOobxt https://t.co/kuS45k7bFI
From @TheAthleticFC: USMNT player Sergiño Dest's behavior during their loss to Trinidad and Tobago Monday night drew criticism from his own teammates. “A lack of respect for the game itself, for the referees.” https://t.co/yL1shJDkxa
“Overall, it's a complete lack of respect for the guys that are playing, for the guys that are on the bench” Tim Ream on Sergino Dest’s red card after the USMNT’s defeat to Trinidad. (h/t @sluggahjells) https://t.co/BAS9whK07N
Sergino Dest had a meltdown of epic proportions during the USMNT's loss to Trinidad & Tobago. While his tantrum was inexcusable, SO IS LOSING TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Dest's antics are just covering up Gregg Berhalter's ineptitude. READ: https://t.co/5w6Cj42xUk https://t.co/cVCcCyaMUq
More than an hour after the game, back at the team hotel in T&T, Tim Ream was still baffled at Sergino Dest’s immature outburst. "There's not too many things that I can say here publicly that we said privately” “It's just a feeling of disrespect” https://t.co/iEfqUyRdRj
In NFL or NBA, a player ejected for petulant behavior is replaced. In soccer, the team must continue with one fewer player. That's why ejection, a 1-game suspension (and being cursed at by teammates) isn't enough of a lesson for @USMNT's Sergino Dest. 👇 https://t.co/iJuQ5WYh3V
After the “inexcusable” red card ejection for Sergino Dest, coach Gregg Berhalter said #USMNT are a forgiving group. Fine. But first Dest needs a punishment to assure he’s learned. 👇 https://t.co/iJuQ5WYh3V
USMNT loses to Trinidad and Tobago after Sergiño Dest meltdown, still moves on. Strong comments from Berhalter, Ream and Robinson about their red-carded teammate … https://t.co/dYIkpT7d1c
Sergiño Dest on IG after T&T red card match: "I want to apologize to my Teammates, Staff, Fans and whole nation for my behaviour it was unacceptable, Selfish and immature I let my team down! It’s something I have to learn from and it won’t happen again!" https://t.co/upmVXe8mTT
Sergiño Dest on Instagram after receiving a red card in the USMNT's match against Trinidad and Tobago in the Concacaf Nations League ⬇️ https://t.co/0X2mmMvRi1
Trinidad and Tobago beat USMNT after Sergiño Dest’s petulant red card https://t.co/XtDrlTkzg1
USMNT’s Sergino Dest sent off after receiving two yellow cards in 20 seconds https://t.co/adHL3ODsrP
Tim Ream let Sergino Dest hear it after his red card. https://t.co/6TJLeMUHrr