USL - Montreal Impact Suspend Sandro Grande
According to the Montreal Impact press release,
Following an altercation between midfielder Sandro Grande and captain Mauro Biello during Saturday night’s game in Minnesota, the Montreal Impact has announced disciplinary sanctions against Grande for unsportmanlike conduct.
“Sandro’s gesture was unacceptable and we will take the necessary measures, said Technical Director Nick De Santis. "Even though there is no doubt that the two players have resolved this issue, such actions cannot be tolerated. As a club, we cannot accept such a reaction because it goes against our values and philosophy. In sports like elsewhere in life, regardless of the circumstances or stakes, violence cannot be admitted.”
Grande, who pictured above, lunged for Biello's throat after a verbal confrontation, downplayed the event. "I missed a play, Mauro said something to me and I responded, said Grande. "These things happen all the time, but we spoke about it after the game.I'm sure we will be playing together in Rochester. We are both from Montreal and take the Impact's cause to heart. This is not the type of situation that will ruin our longtime friendship"
For his part, Biello was also adamant. "This is a situation that occurred while the team was down 2-0 and frustration was high on both sides, but nothing more. we are friends and this happens sometimes. Unfortunately, it got caught on camera."
This is Grande's second team suspension this season and according to the Impact, his suspension is yet to be determined by the club.
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