Lecce fired manager Roberto D’Aversa after he headbutted Verona striker Thomas Henry following Sunday’s 1-0 loss in Serie A.
D’Aversa, 48, and Henry both received red cards for their part in the incident which took place as tempers flared after the final whistle. According bbc the Lecce boss admitted his actions were “inexcusable” when speaking after the game at Stadio Via del Mare.