TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY—A footballer in Italy has been suspended for five matches for urinating towards opposition fans. Giovanni Liberti of non-league side Turris received the lengthy ban. During a stoppage in play in a 3-3 draw against Sarnese, Liberti “urinated in the direction of the away section, making obscene and vulgar gestures, while showing his genital organ,” says the Serie D disciplinary body. Club president Antonio Colantonio insists “Liberti absolutely did not do what is alleged.”Colantonio says, “There’s a fountain near the wall and the player . was drinking and adjusting his shirt which, by regulation, should be inside his shorts.”He adds: “The visiting club confirmed to us that our player did not do anything that has been alleged.”

Source: thestar October 19, 2017 12:45 UTC