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thanks christian, thats the sorta spirit we really need!

Fabio Capello has confirmed that Christian Panucci will be fined after refusing to take to the field today.


“Panucci did not want to step on to the field,” confessed the Coach after today’s 0-0 draw at Reggina.


The conversation was caught on camera, as in the final minutes Capello asked benchwarmer Panucci to stand up, only to be answered with a shake of the head.


“There was no row or argument,” insisted the tactician. “He will receive a fine. It’s as simple as that.”


It wasn’t the only curious incident during that game at the Stadio Garilli, as Antonio Cassano was also seen by television cameras to be swearing at his Coach.


“I tried to calm him down while he was arguing with the referee’s assistant,” explained the Roma boss.

Is it humanly possible to calm Cassano down?