Gennaro Gattuso filmed chanting obscenities about rival manager during AC Milan title celebrations

10 May 2011 13:25
ShareAC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is back in hot water after video footage emerged after him singing an offensive chant against the manager of bitter rivals Inter.[LNB]Gattuso was filmed as he joined AC Milan's Ultras - dressed in his underpants and a T-shirt - to celebrate winning their 18th Scudetto after a goalless draw with Roma.[LNB]Italian FA officials confirmed they have opened an investigation into the incident and would be speaking to the Italy international about the events. If found guilty, the former Rangers man he could be hit with hefty fine.[LNB]Scroll down to see the video of Gattuso chanting with the fans[LNB] Party boy: Gennero Gattuso could land a hefty fine following his title celebrations[LNB]In the video Gattuso is seen sitting astride a fence next two a group of chanting fans who suddenly start singing: 'Leonardo is a man of s***, man of s***', at which the player can be seen joining in enthusiastically. At one point he even seems to direct the crowd waving his arms like an orchestra conductor.[LNB]Officials at AC Milan also said they would look into it while club sources said they were considering a fine. Across the city Inter were publicly saying nothing but privately furious.[LNB] Carnival: Milan was bursting with celebration after AC claimed their 18th Scudetto[LNB]Minutes after winning the title Gattuso attacked the former AC Milan manager and said: 'Leonardo showed me a lack of respect and treated me as if I was a kid of 18. He proved that he did not know how to run a dressing room. He went to Inter for the money.'[LNB]Three months ago Gattuso was given a four game Champions League ban after he butted Tottenham assistant coach and former Celtic star Joe Jordan.[LNB] Change of allegiance: Leonardo was an AC legend but took over at Inter[LNB]Brazilian Leonardo replaced Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti at AC Milan in 2009 but left after a dismal year at the helm. Then, when Rafael Benitez was dismissed late last year, Leonardo joined bitter rivals Inter amid rumours of poor relations with players - in particular club captain Gattuso.[LNB]However many commentators criticised Gattuso's behaviour saying he had showed a 'lack of style and respect' and they called on AC Milan to take action against him.[LNB] Hot water: Gattuso was banned after his spat with Joe Jordan [LNB]In an opinion piece published in Gazzetta Dello Sport, Gattuso was told to 'take a look at yourself and clean up', adding, 'the image of Gattuso in his pants, chanting Leonardo is a man of s*** is a bad one. It's just another bad example after the Jordan incident.'[LNB]Gattuso did not apologise but said: 'I didn't start the singing off. I just went and joined the fans for a few chants. Should I apologise for joining in with them ?'[LNB][LNB][LNB]  Explore more:People: Rafael Benitez, Carlo Ancelotti Places: Italy

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