Diego Costa kicks out at ex-Liverpool star as they resume rivalry in heated charity match

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Diego Costa proved to fans at Stamford Bridge that he hasn't changed one bit since leaving Chelsea in 2017.The ever-angry striker, who is still not officially retired from football, clashed with former Liverpool star Martin Skrtel on Saturday.5Costa and Skrtel squared up after a kick out from the former Chelsea strikerCredit: GettyCosta and Skrtel were coming up against each other in a legends charity match between Chelsea and the Reds, with both teams stacked with ex-Premier League stars.But things turned heated between the two following an altercation that occurred after a strong challenge on the Spaniard.The former Chelsea forward received the ball with his back to goal, but Skrtel slid straight in from behind him.His strong tackle won the ball cleanly, but Costa took a heavy fall and that seemed to enrage him on the ground.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 36-year-old kicked out with his left leg at Skrtel, before the ex-Liverpool centre-back turned to face him in reaction.They then squared up and pushed each other a couple of times before carrying on with the charity clash. At least for a couple of seconds anyway, as Costa got his own back very soon after, clattering into the back of Skrtel.Pressing a pass out from the back, he flattened the Slovakian, leading to a few 'Ooo's from the Stamford Bridge crowd.

Costa was booked for his tackle, with Skrtel sternly wagging his finger at his rival as they tensely stared at each other - familiar scenes to Liverpool and Chelsea fans who watched their rivalry a decade ago.5Costa kicked out at Skrtel after being dropped by a tackleCredit: @Nino12x / X5The pair then clashed a few seconds later, with Skrtel left raging at Costa's retaliationCredit: @Nino12x / XRivalry resumedThe clash between Costa and Skrtel should have been expected in reality, as they have an aggressive history. In 2014, they grappled at Anfield during a Premier League meeting and had to be separated by their teammates.

Then, a year later, Costa appeared to have stamped on Skrtel as well as German midfielder Emre Can in a League Cup tie.The incident was investigated by the FA at the time, with the Spaniard punished for his actions, despite Jose Mourinho claiming it was 'accidental'.That wasn't all either, as yet again, a few months later, Costa was spotted kicking out at Skrtel after they fell to the floor. Looking at all of their past scuffles, there's no surprise they clashed again and their rivalry has freshly resumed.5Costa and Skrtel clashed multiple times when they were playing in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty5They were involved in stamping and grappling incidents during their time at Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: GettyWhat match were they playing in?Costa and Skrtel were featuring in a charity match between Chelsea and Liverpool legends at Stamford Bridge.They were part of two star-studded squads that also included Eden Hazard, John Terry, Pepe Reina, Petr Cech, Marcel Desailly and more.Former defender Martin Kelly even confirmed his retirement to be able to play amongst the icons in the game.Read More on talkSPORTProceeds from the charity fixture were split between the LFC Foundation and Chelsea Foundation.Liverpool won the match 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Ryan Babel - assisted by talkSPORT's very own Jermaine Pennant!