The “Fondo Sur,” as the supporters’ group is known, began throwing objects at Courtois, who is also a former Atlético player. Fans threw lighters, plastic bottles, and even a plastic bag with unidentified contents.

One former Atletico Madrid star Diego Godin, now retired, had some harsh words for the Real Madrid netminder on 100% Deportes de Sport 890.

Diego Godin on Madrid debry and Thibaut Courtois

Godin expressed his concern over how Thibaut Courtois acted by stating, “The fan chants there are different from those (in Uruguay) because the cultures are different. But there (at Atlético), they really make you feel it, and they can be intense as well.

“Especially with a player like that, who came from Atlético, and when he won with Real Madrid, he taunted Atlético for no reason, and that’s something Atlético fans don’t forgive.”

Now retired, Godín played for Atlético Madrid from 2010 to 2019, featuring in 389 games and scoring 27 goals. The former Uruguayan captain won eight titles with the club, as well as two second-place finishes in the UEFA Champions League.

However, the Uruguayan team felt the referees had a strong impact in its elimination. After the final whistle against Ghana, many players were seen arguing with the referees. In fact, Jose Maria Gimenez could face a lengthy suspension because of his post-game reaction.

But even with a cooler head, many of them were still mad at the officials. Luis Suarez and Diego Godin later took a huge shot at the governing body, claiming the refereeing played a huge part in their group stage exit.

Luis Suarez, Diego Godin call out FIFA and World Cup refereeing

Both Suarez and Godin complained about penalties that weren’t given to Uruguay, which could have changed their fate at Qatar 2022. The veteran striker, however, also said FIFA didn’t let him see his family.

“I saw a France player with his children on the substitute bench,” Suarez toldTeleDoce, via SportBible.“So why always [is it a problem] against Uruguay? It seems that we have to have another power at the media level to have access and to allow my children to come down for a second to greet me, but hey, that’s FIFA.

“I see a penalty for Cavani because he is cut off by the defender and he puts his body in front of him,” Suarez added. “Darwin’s is very clear too. They are not excuses, but incredible penalties are being awarded in this World Cup. And there is the committee of referees and FIFA, and they have to try to explain themselves better, at least.”

Godin also emphasized on the penalties Uruguay weren’t awarded.“Everyone saw it, they were penalties,” Godin said. “No matter how much we complain, we’re not going to change the result. But it hurts to see them changing the criteria against us.

“We have suffered a lot from FIFA and refereesat World Cups. It’s strange that in such a crucial game, with so much at stake, they didn’t selectrenowned referees, with international experience and prepared for difficult moments in which difficult decisions have to be made.”

As much as it hurts, Uruguay will have to turn the page soon to come back stronger next time. Though they’re out, you can still predict this year’s winner.Using this World Cup Predictor, you can see every potential outcome of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.