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Fiorentina Coach Cesare Prandelli is proud of Riccardo Montolivo’s sportsmanship in the match with Torino.

The Viola midfielder earned the applause of his opponents in the second half, when he asked referee Mauro Bergonzi to change his mind over a free kick he had assigned to the Tuscan club, as he had not been fouled and had fallen all by himself.

“His behaviour was significant and had a special meaning, especially in these days,” said the Coach to Sky Italia after the 5-1 win over the Granata.

“The referee did well in asking the player and my man was honest in answering,” added the tactician, whose side is in seventh place, eight points shy of a Champions League spot despite their initial 15-point penalty.

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