Yesterday’s Best Ass-Kicking

Things were already tense on the pitch, but in the dying minutes of yesterday’s 2-2 draw between Catania and Parma the people on the touchline rather dramatically stole the spotlight. In the 88th minute, new Catania coach Silvio Baldini was sent off for dissent, an event that somehow led to a heated exchange with Parma’s Domencio Di Carlo. That, in turn, ended in Baldini literally kicking Di Carlo’s ass. And, as you can see above, it was beyond awesome.

After leaving in silence yesterday, Baldini finally talked to the press today, but he’s not saying what happened, and neither is Di Carlo. All the Catania man will offer is that he was provoked, because — and I quote — “You don’t kick someone in the backside for no reason do you?” Ah, such a question — one that has troubled philosophers for years.

There’s a lot of talk in the media that Baldini should be fired for his actions — Catania, after all, are not exactly in a position to be seen as embracing violent behavior. By the same token, though, one would think they desperately need to cling to anyone who feels that passionately about the club, since they’re likely facing a season-long battle against relegation. No matter what Catania decide, it’s unlikely Baldini will be back on the touchline any time soon: He’s sure to face a ban from the league, and a fine from by the club is on the horizon as well.

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