The German said: "I do not regret it - it's the other way around. It pleases me because these people who asked these questions deserved this response. I was myself because if they do not want to speak about football it is better to leave them. I do not like to waste time.

"I continue thinking that these three gentlemen (the journalists) did not deserve a press conference or any word from me because they were only interested in the referee.

"Surely, if it happens to me again, I will repeat my actions.

"Sometimes they forget that they're in front of the trainer of Real Madrid. It does not matter who his name is, but he is an important man.

"Sometimes the respect is lost and I am a person who will not accept this. I prefer to leave."