I Apologize For My Actions - Cassano
Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano apologized for his inane reaction following his sending off in the match against Torino, while general manager Beppe Marotta talked about the fans who jeered referee designator Pierluigi Collina.
Following a crazy last five minutes of the match against Torino, Sampdoria immediately did all they could to condemn the actions of Antonio Cassano, who hurled abuse at the referee and even threatened him after getting sent off. Moreover, a section of the home fans sarcastically applauded referee designator Pierluigi Collina, who was present at the stadium.
Sampdoria manager Beppe Marotta acted as spokesman of the club right after the match.
"We apologized to Collina as a club. I'm sorry about what happened," he said, "it was ironic applause, ever since I've been in the football world the referee bosses have always been jeered by the fans."
Cassano himself also formally apologized following his actions: "I apologize to everyone. I did something completely wrong, which compromised the good things we did until that point. I realised almost instantly I had made a big mistake."
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