Serie A side Lecce sacked their coach, Roberto D’Aversa, for headbutting Verona striker Thomas Henry after the game between the two. However, that’s not the only bad thing the Italian tactician has faced – he’s also been handed a four-match Serie A ban and a substantial financial fine.The incident occurred after the final whistle of Verona’s 1-0 win over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday.Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa appeared to headbutt Verona striker Thomas Henry at full time….. pic.twitter.com/FUI78TAkht— Italian Football News 🇮🇹 (@footitalia1) March 10, 2024 Henry was arguing with various Lecce players when D’Aversa walked over, seemingly to help separate them and calm things down, aiming a headbutt at the striker instead.This prompted Lecce to sack D’Aversa the day after and now the FIGC prosecutor has confirmed a four-match ban plus a €10,000 fine.##NAJAVA_MECA_7950691##Henry was sent off too, and has been given a one-match ban for “having a provocatory attitude towards opposition players, creating a tense situation.”
