Source: Eurosport
Cottagers deny Pantsil's bonus claim
Fulham have denied a claim from defender John Pantsil that he recently received an unauthorised bonus payment for nullifying Cristiano Ronaldo.
In an interview with Ghanaian newspaper 90 Minutes, Cottagers right-back Pantsil discussed his performance in Fulham's 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on March 21.
Pantsil was quoted as saying: "I remember hearing our fans in the stands who were surprised at my refusal to join the attack shouting and urging me to go forward.
"But I refused and it paid off in the end. Ronaldo couldn't score, we won the match and my coach gave me £10,000 for a good job done.
"The coach confided in me that he believed in my capabilities and so I should go into the game and prevent Ronaldo from causing any havoc if he's positioned on the left.
"The coach gave me specific instructions not to cross the centre line unless it was extremely necessary. If I had to, I would have to inform one of the midfielders to cover me."
Bonuses must be written into a player's contract under Football Association rules, and Fulham have been quick to deny Pantsil's claim.
Fulham spokeswoman Sarah Brookes told The Daily Mail: "It is rubbish to suggest any of our players were given £10,000 for beating Manchester United. None of them received any extra money."
