Football coach attacks sarcastic player on live television - video

Published May 3 2012, 13:11 BST  |  By Greg Laing

An Italian football coach has been fired after attacking one of his players on live television.

The Fiorentina boss lunged for ex-Manchester United triallist Adem Ljajic when the footballer sarcastically applauded his decision to substitute him during a match yesterday (May 2).

BBC Sport reports that the Italian club's president Andrea Della Valle dismissed Rossi immediately after the match, commenting: "I had to make this decision. No provocation justifies the reaction.

"I'm sorry for the coach who is a good person and does not deserve it, but tonight he committed a serious act.

"In a few seconds, months of stress came out. I am sorry because the coach has never committed acts of this kind."

Watch a video of the incident below: