The football (and sports) world recoiled in horror when Delio
Rossi physically attacked forward Adem Ljajic after the two were
involved in an argument. In order to justify the
abrupt termination of Rossi as manager, a review of what
transpired is at hand (via USA Today).   What Happened?  During
the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Novena, Rossi
replaced Ljajic with another player. Ljajic (apparently) made a
sarcastic comment that was not to Rossi's liking.  Rossi
responded by physically assaulting Ljajic while the two were in
the Fiorentina dugout. Immediately after the match, ACF
Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle fired Rossi and replaced
him with Vincenzo Guerini.  Vincenzo Guerini will serve as
interim manager until the end of the season.    Della Valle did
the right thing in sacking Rossi as manager even though the
latter was provoked. Rossi could have simply ignored the taunt
or denounced Ljajic.  The football (and sports) world has zero
tolerance for violence from spectators, managers and