A SERIE A relegation battle end in uproar as Lecce boss Roberto D’Aversa HEADBUTTED Verona striker Thomas Henry.
Both men saw red for the astonishing exchange after the final whistle went on Verona’s 1-0 away win.
As players and staff strode across the pitch, D’Aversa made a beeline for Henry.
The former Sampdoria and Parma manager, 48, then thrust his head into the Verona sub’s face.
The 29-year-old Frenchman tumbled backwards to the ground – while D’Aversa turned and walked calmly away.
Henry got up quickly and it appeared he had to be held back by team-mates and members of staff.
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He looked furious as he yelled at some of the bystanders.
Italian football journalist Leonardo Bertozzi also claimed Henry made gestures suggesting people were “scared” to face him.
Michael Folorunsho’s deflected shot had put Verona in front on 17 minutes to raise the pressure on the home side.
And when Henry came off the bench temperatures soared further.
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The 6ft 4ins ex-Nantes ace was booked for confronting Lecce defender Marin Pongracic head to head.
Referee Daniele Chiffi even warned Henry again when the clash between the two players continued.
But after Verona clung on for three points no-one could have foreseen the incredible scenes once the frenetic match ended.
Defeat left Lecce just a point above the drop zone, with their visitors one point above them in a tight relegation fight involving at least eight clubs.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
