1- Christian
Panucci and Arrigo Sacchi
In
an interview with ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ in 1994, AC Milan defender
Christian Panucci stated that Italy manager Arrigo Sacchi had betrayed him.
According to the player, Sacchi had promised to take him to the 1994 USA World
Cup but prior to the publication of the final list, he had informed the player
that he would take Mauro Tassoti for his experience and could not ignore Luigi
Apolloni. When Sacchi learned of this interview,
he said Panucci would not play for Italy as long he is the Manager. (Though the
player did get a reprieve following the World Cup).
2- Youri
Djorkaeff and Andreas Brehme
During
his time at Kaiserslautern (1999-2002), French midfielder Youri Djorkaeff had a
falling out with Manager Andreas Brehme (who had replaced Otto Rehhagel). In
the end he was forced to leave and join Bolton Wanderers.
3- Ally
McCoist and Graeme Souness
During
their time at Rangers Glasgow (1986-1991), it was well known that Manager
Graeme Souness and striker Ally McCoist had a difficult relationship and were
often at odds with one another.
4- Tomislav
Ivic and Jesus Gil, 1991
In
the summer of 1991, controversial Atletico Madrid President Jesus Gil was eager
to give a two-year contract extension to Manager Tomislav Ivic. However, upon
hearing that Juventus had approached Ivic, Gil was angered and sacked Ivic. Ivic
would join Olympique Marseille instead.
5- Jose
Altafini and Corrado Ferlaino
In
November 1977, Jose Altafini attacked Napoli President Corrado Ferlaino for
refusing to organize a Testimonial match for him.
Photo
From: LIBRO DEL FUTBOL, Fasciculo 19, 1974
|
(Jose
Altafini) |
Photo
From: Guerin Sportivo, Issue 850 (Number 25),
June 19-25, 1991
|
(Corrado Ferlaino) |
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