Yesterday, June 30, was the match of the 1/8 finals of Euro 2024, in which the national team of England met with Slovakia.
Conflict after the match England — Slovakia. Photo: Getty ImagesThe match, which ended with the victory of Gareth Southgate's team in extra time, was also remembered for several scandalous episodes. One of them - a scuffle between the midfielder of the English team and the head coach of the Slovakian national team Francesco Calzona.
After the match, the Italian specialist, who was dissatisfied with the work of the head referee of the match Umit Meler, approached the referee to ask him some questions. However, Rice was nearby and shouted at the mentor, "Shut up, you bald asshole."
In response, Calzona shoved Rice. Further scuffle was prevented by members of the coaching staff as well as the assistant head referee.
"Rice wanted to greet the referees and move on. I, on the other hand, wanted to talk to the refs, but Rice stayed and kept talking to me. Then he apologized. I have nothing more to say about it," Calzona stated.
