South American Football - Seedorf sent off for leaving pitch the
wrong way  Dutchman Clarence Seedorf was bizarrely sent off in
Botafogo's 2-1 win over Madureira on Sunday for arguing with the
referee over where he should leave the pitch after being
substituted.  His stoppage-time dismissal capped an afternoon in
which Botafogo were also awarded a penalty, only for the referee
to change his mind as Seedorf was about to take the kick.  The
first-half spot-kick was awarded with the game still goalless
when Rafael Marques appeared to be fouled in the penalty area.
Former AC Milan, Ajax, Sampdoria and Real Madrid midfielder
Seedorf had began his run-up when the referee stopped the game,
consulted his linesman and changed his mind, saying that Marques
had been passed the ball by a player in an offside decision.
Botafogo protested angrily, claiming the referee had received
information from sources off the pitch who had seen television
replays.  On being substituted at the end, Seedorf, who scored
the winning goal