Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Juventus defender Bonucci punished for outburst at manager (The Associated Press)

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures during a news conference at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Juventus will play FC Porto in a Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match Wednesday. (AP Photo/Paulo Duarte)

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci will be left in the stands for Wednesday's Champions League match against Porto as punishment for his outburst aimed at coach Massimiliano Allegri. Bonucci became embroiled in a heated argument over substitutions with Allegri after a 4-1 win over Palermo on Friday. Allegri also will punish himself for his angry reaction to Bonucci, announcing a donation to charity.


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