Still at least one sound bloke in the game

Mr. Presentable

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=YARWWQfSvic

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Sporting Brienza wins plaudits Monday 29 September, 2008

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Reggina forward Franco Brienza has received widespread praise for a remarkable sporting gesture during yesterday's game against Palermo.

The talented 29-year-old was playing against his former side and came out on the losing side.

But Brienza turned down a chance to change the game when he showed commendable sportsmanship.

A collision between Moris Carrozzieri and Bernardo Corradi left both men on the floor and the ball broke to Brienza, who was clear on goal, but he stopped instead of finding the net.

“I was lucky enough to be in charge of a game where there was a marvellous gesture,” referee Stefano Farina said.

“It was an action that should be praised and publicised but instead it only got a tiny mention on TV.”

“A goal wouldn't change my life or even my career,” Brienza explained. “I would rather stay true to myself.“

Brienza's actions have also met with acclaim from Palermo boss Davide Ballardini and Reggina chief Lillo Foti.

“Brienza didn't surprise me,” Foti insisted. “He's a great professional who abides my the rules. Football needs more people like Franco.”

missingtime

I was reading today that Kevin Davis said that Ronaldo said he didn't want/wasn't looking for a penalty during the Bolton game.

Do you think Ronaldo should have just passed the ball to the keeper as a gesture of goodwill?

Necronomicon

It's great hearing stories like that. Reminds me of the Paulo Di Canio one a few years back, along the same lines.

Guy:Incognito

missingtime wrote: »

I was reading today that Kevin Davis said that Ronaldo said he didn't want/wasn't looking for a penalty during the Bolton game.

Do you think Ronaldo should have just passed the ball to the keeper as a gesture of goodwill?

He wasn't exactly copying Robbie Fowler in trying to let the ref know was he?

SantryRed

IMHO, he should of put the ball in the back of the net.

That's a completely different situation to what Di Canio did a good few years back.

therecklessone

SantryRed wrote: »

IMHO, he should of put the ball in the back of the net.

+1.

Here's hoping the result doesn't affect either clubs season in any way (or another clubs perhaps?)

Vokes

Id be raging at him if i were a teammate.

ITT-Pat

I think that was really unnecessary and I too would be raging at him if i was a teammate. The 2 players colliding didnt cause the ball to put him through, a fair header was won that set him through quickly followed by a collision.

Whereas with Di Canio, the keeper had a simple clearence to make and his injury was the only thing that stopped him. imo Di Canio was right and Brienza was wrong