DIEGO COSTA might hope he's ageless but he certainly doesn't rage less.<br /><br />The controversial former Chelsea striker, 35, sparked a brawl, grabbed an opponent by the NECK, and saw red - all in an UNDER-20s match.<br /><br />Brazilian club Gremio only fielded the ex-Atletico Madrid ace in what should have been a low-key junior match to help him rediscover his "rhythm".<br /><br />But instead of finding harmonious high notes, he found crash, bang, wallop.<br /><br />"What did you expect?" asked one fan upon seeing the astonishing clip of Costa flaring up in retaliation.<br /><br />"What could go wrong?" wondered another, while a third posted: "This guy is nuts but I’m here for it."<br /><br />Costa's career in La Liga and the Premier League was blighted by bans, bust-ups, and bruises.<br /><br />Worst of all, he was suspended for eight games in 2019 after insulting a referee following his sending-off for Atletico against Barcelona.<br /><br />That took him past FORTY matches out banned during his career.<br /><br />Back in 2015, he picked up two three-game suspensions for Chelsea after high-profile dismissals for violent conduct against Liverpool and Arsenal.<br /><br />The ex-Spain star retained his combative spirit since returning to his birth country Brazil with Botafogo in August 2023.<br /><br />But it was still a shock to see his animated exchange for his latest club Gremio in a U-20s fixture against Juventude.<br /><br />Costa took exception to a careless late challenge after he had passed the ball - and raced after the offender.<br /><br />He grabbed the player by the neck and shoved him back as both sides came rushing in.<br /><br />Both players were sent off.<br /><br />One fan wrote: "Bro didn’t last 60 minutes. Proper Chelsea."<br /><br />Other disapproving verdicts included: "That’s so Costa"... "Never change"... and "He’s a clown".<br /><br />But many viewers seemed amused and impressed by his continuing hothead attitude.<br /><br />Amongst such opinions were: "Cracking up"... "Absolutely here for it!!"... and Proper center forward".
