Cologne’s Said El Mala explains ‘payback’ goal celebration in Bundesliga derby

Cologne matchwinner Said El Mala has explained the provocative goal celebration that followed his decisive strike in Sunday’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 20-year-old G...
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