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From pretending to cough on reporters to to letting off fireworks next to his sleeping brother, Diego Costa likes to play the prankster... but there is a dark side to him too

Even on a night of celebration for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Diego Costa still managed to grab his share of the headlines.

In the glow of Atleti's incredible extra time comeback against Liverpool at Anfield, Costa was at his mischievous best as he made light of the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the globe.

As the former Chelsea striker walked through the mixed zone he ignored requests for interviews from the gathered journalists, and then theatrically coughed in their direction as he walked past.

Diego Costa hit the headlines again this week despite Atletico Madrid's Anfield heroics

Diego Costa hit the headlines again this week despite Atletico Madrid's Anfield heroics

Costa coughed at journalists stood feet away from him as he walked past them at Anfield

Costa coughed at journalists stood feet away from him as he walked past them at Anfield

The whole scene was caught on camera, with Costa even bursting out in laughter as he made his way out of shot and out of the stadium following the 4-2 aggregate victory over the Champions League holders.