Serie A was rocked by a post-match brawl between Lecce and Verona, leaving spectators in disbelief.
Serie A coach headbutts player
The altercation involved Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa allegedly attempting to headbutt Verona striker Thomas Henry, casting a shadow over an already tense relegation battle.
The incident unfolded following a crucial relegation clash at the Stadio Via del Mare, where Verona clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Lecce.
Thomas Henry, who entered the game as a late substitute, played a significant role in escalating tensions on the field. His contentious behavior, including a heated exchange with Marin Pongracic, added to the volatile atmosphere, resulting in both players receiving cautions from the referee.
Matters came to a head at the final whistle when a verbal altercation between Henry and Pongracic escalated. In a video posted by Cosaseiperme on X, D’Aversa was captured on camera allegedly attempting to headbutt Henry, leading to a brief scuffle before teammates and staff intervened to separate them.
D’aversa a capocciate con Henry.
Ehhhhhhhh ma…… pic.twitter.com/sSH2h70FPX
— CosaSeiPerMe (@joseseiperme) March 10, 2024
The aftermath saw red cards issued to both Henry and D’Aversa by the referee, underscoring the intensity and emotions inherent in a relegation battle. This regrettable incident involving a coach’s alleged headbutt added an unpleasant and unfortunate chapter to Serie A’s history.
