Antonio Conte has hit back at Diego Costa after his former player's damning assessment of him during their time together at Chelsea. The pair enjoyed success in west London with Costa spearheading Conte's side to the 2016-17 Premier League title. However‚ that relationship soon deteriorated after a very public falling out that led to Costa going AWOL before re-joining Atletico Madrid in January 2018.

Napoli coach Conte blasts back at Spalletti AND "stupid" Diego Costa

Conte responds to Diego Costa: 'In football there are intelligent and stupid people'

Antonio Conte responds to Diego Costa's claim he doesn't 'have sex at home'

Former Chelsea forward reveals more about 'always angry' Napoli coach Conte

Diego Costa has bizarrely claimed Antonio Conte 'probably doesn't have sex at home' after labelling his former Chelsea manager as a 'very bitter guy' over their 2017 feud. Costa scored 59 goals in 120 games for the Blues across three seasons‚ while he also won two Premier League titles with the club. He left Chelsea in 2017 in acrimonious circumstances following a falling out with Conte. Conte had famously text Costa to suggest he wanted him to leave‚ with Costa then going absent without permission in Brazil.

Diego Costa savages 'bitter' Chelsea icon who 'probably doesn't get sex at home'

Diego Costa tears Antonio Conte apart in shocking interview: He thinks he knows everything

Costa claims 'nobody liked' Conte at Chelsea in explosive interview

'Nobody liked him' - Diego Costa slams former Chelsea manager

Courtois defends Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr. He's our Diego Costa!

Diego Costa flattens Chelsea Women's legend

Diego Costa issues Martin Skrtel update after former Chelsea and Liverpool stars clash

Costa reignites feud with Liverpool enemy during charity match

Diego Costa smashes into Martin Skrtel as Chelsea Legends lose to Liverpool

Chelsea hothead sparks fight with Liverpool icon during fiery legends match

Diego Costa squares up to Liverpool legend as Chelsea villain shows true colours

Diego Costa shows true Chelsea colours with fiery incident vs Liverpool

Liverpool legends ratings vs Chelsea as captain winds up Diego Costa before late Reds winner

Diego Costa reignites 10-year feud with Liverpool enemy as Chelsea legend is yellow carded in a CHARITY MATCH for bust-up at Stamford Bridge

Diego Costa and Eden Hazard set for Stamford Bridge reunion as Chelsea clash with Liverpool again

Chelsea told how to unlock their new Diego Costa after £90m transfer confirmation

Diego Costa fled to Brazil‚ the icon who acted like a 'd***head' - and the ex-Chelsea star who threatened to score OWN GOALS! Alexander Isak is not the only footballer to take extreme measures to get their move

Diego Costa believes Ancelotti will succeed at Brazil especially with Antony at his side

Antony backed for Brazil recall after 'a lot of messed up things'

Diego Costa has made Chelsea return stance clear as Arsenal get shock striker transfer boost

Kai Havertz Arsenal injury replacement named - Ethan Nwaneri role‚ Diego Costa option

Diego Costa among 11 free agent strikers Arsenal could sign after Havertz blow

Revisiting when Jordan Henderson's death stare turned Diego Costa to stone

Real Valladolid in contact with Diego Costa

Atletico Madrid hero Diego Costa in talks with Uruguay's Nacional

Diego Costa's greatest wind-ups that saw Chelsea legend crowned 'King S***house'

Chelsea hero Diego Costa had nightclub shipped brick by brick from Surrey to Spain

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil

Footage emerges of Diego Costa being sent off for fight during reserves cup tie in Brazil

Chelsea medical 'booked' as £42m transfer bid made for next Diego Costa

Compared to Diego Costa - who is 20-year-old Chelsea transfer target Samu Omorodion?

Chelsea can sign their new Diego Costa as Jhon Duran transfer alternative identified

Kieran Trippier reveals funny nickname Diego Costa had for him which stuck for two years

John Obi Mikel reveals why Chelsea players stayed away from Diego Costa in dressing room

Former Chelsea‚ Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diego Costa 'helping rescue people hit by Brazilian floods'

Diego Costa uses Jeep and jet skis to rescue 100 people from floods in Brazil

Diego Costa rescues 100 residents stranded by deadly floods with jetski & Jeep

WATCH: Ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa helps rescue 100 people from floods in Brazil

Chelsea icon Diego Costa headbutts opponent in Copa Libertadores and gets away with it

Diego Costa headbutts rival - but iconic Premier League s***house avoids red card

Diego Costa backed to lead Gremio to key Brazilian title

Diego Costa sends Cole Palmer wordless message as Chelsea royalty relishes Man United comeback

Diego Costa enjoys spectacular start with Gremio

REVEALED: How Chelsea striker Diego Costa rejected English press criticism

Diego Costa's brilliant response to how he dealt with pressure and criticism while at Chelsea

The ridiculous stats of Erling Haaland: More Premier League goals than Bale‚ Chicharito and Diego Costa

Diego Costa joins Gremio as Suarez replacement

Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa joins Gremio on a free transfer as he stays in Brazil after short spell with Botafogo

Four transfers Chelsea can still complete with Kylian Mbappe‚ Diego Costa and surprise exit

Palmeiras in advanced talks to sign Diego Costa

David de Gea is STILL without a club‚ Jesse Lingard is training hard in the gym while Diego Costa could provide an option up front... clubs have little money to spend this January‚ but which forgotten free agent stars are available?

Chelsea boss Pochettino defends Jackson: Fans expect an instant Diego Costa or Drogba

Chelsea star's savage actions prove club may have finally replaced Diego Costa

Alaves loanee Omorodion appreciates comparison with Atletico Madrid hero Diego Costa

Watch Jackson 'go full Diego Costa' in heated moment with Kovacic against City

Ex-Prem star accuses Diego Costa of having smelly breath as pair have blazing row

Diego Costa and Gary Medel produce 'cinema' as ex-Prem wind-up merchants smell something fishy

Alaves loanee Omorodion proud Atletico Madrid fans liken him to Diego Costa

Chelsea kit man who fought Diego Costa floors star with left hook in new footage

Diego Costa completes free transfer after Wolves exit with Bruno Lage reunion

Botafogo coach Bruno Lage: I put a lot of pressure on Diego Costa

DONE DEAL: Lage brings ex-Wolves striker Diego Costa to Botafogo

Diego Costa returns to Brazil as he joins league leaders Botafogo on a short-term deal and reunites with former Wolves boss Bruno Lage

Diego Costa backs Vinicius Jnr for taking on the racists and lifts the lid on abuse he suffered in LaLiga - but striker admits it does not compare to black players who are 'treated worse than dogs'

Diego Costa on racism suffered by Vinicius Junior - ‘Luckily‚ he's at Real Madrid'

Diego Costa 'made offer' after Wolves exit as former Chelsea ace faces decision

Revisiting when Jordan Henderson's stare made Diego Costa sh*t bricks

Wolves chief Matt Hobbs: Diego Costa played big part in survival success

Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa depart Wolves with Adama Traore in talks to stay

Moutinho and Diego Costa leave Wolves‚ Traore's future still a doubt

Wolves announce Moutinho and Diego Costa leaving

Mikel Arteta faces Arsenal dilemma against Wolves as Diego Costa teases move on Instagram

Chelsea 'bemused by Diego Costa's criticism of Antonio Conte text'

Diego Costa to undergo Atletico Madrid medical today?

Atletico Madrid reach Diego Costa agreement with Chelsea

Arsene Wenger "impressed" by Diego Costa's ability to adapt quickly

Diego Costa included in Spain squad

Jose Mourinho unsurprised by Diego Costa call-up

Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross: 'It was great to keep Diego Costa quiet'

Stoke City steward reports Diego Costa to referee in assault claim

Chelsea‚ Stoke City resolve Diego Costa steward dispute

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Alvaro Morata‚ Sergio Aguero‚ Diego Costa

Chelsea set £44m asking price for Diego Costa?

Chelsea can sign the new Diego Costa to correct £216m error and complete Mauricio Pochettino aim

PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes pulls the strings at Old Trafford‚ while Anthony Martial continues his return from injury with a goal... but it's an afternoon to forget for Diego Costa as Manchester United secure three points against Wolves

Diego Costa returns to his old antics as he is filmed teasing Wolves team mate Matheus Cunha... as the notorious prankster is seen wrestling with the youngster before Adama Traore joins in and throws a few punches

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Old warhorse Diego Costa has been imperative in Wolves' Premier League survival bid... it is no surprise Julen Lopetegui wants to keep him around into next season

Diego Costa may not be scoring‚ but he's played a pivotal role for Wolves on the pitch and behind the scenes... as Julen Lopetegui's side virtually confirm safety after reaching 40 points with victory over Aston Villa

'Holidays' - Julen Lopetegui makes Diego Costa admission after Wolves impact

Wolves boss Lopetegui tightlipped on Diego Costa plans

Wolves midfielder Lemina: Diego Costa brilliant with everyone here

'He's a funny character‚ a big joker': Mario Lemina reveals Wolves goalscorer Diego Costa is a big influence in the dressing room

Diego Costa injury worry revealed as Wolves sweat on striker fitness

Wolves boosted by 'vintage' Diego Costa display in Brentford win