Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria celebrates after he scored against Valencia during their Spanish first division soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia December 22, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Angel Di Maria's controversial crotch-grabbing incident forgotten as quickly as possible so the Argentina winger can focus on playing, the Italian said on Wednesday.
Real have launched an internal inquiry after Di Maria was caught on television briefly grabbing his genitals while being substituted in Monday's La Liga game at home to Celta Vigo. He denied the action was directed at the fans who whistled him off or Ancelotti.
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