Martinez’s men lost 1-0 but Mancini was incensed by Figueroa’s late handball and waved an imaginary red card.
“I’ve been here long enough to understand that trying to influence the referee is not accepted in the British game,” he said.
“When a player tries to simulate or buy a decision from the referee that is regarded as cheating. I understand that in Italy, France and Spain it is acceptable to try and get a decision from the referee, but it is different here.”
