Video: This child is well on his way to emulating Van Bommel, Cattermole & Co.
A youngster in Italy appears to have been taking inspiration from some of football’s great antagonists.
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There's nowt like an early education.
In what looks like a straightforward training drill for three youngsters in Italy, one reckless young 'un decided he had other plans to get the job done.
See what happened next...
Insegnare da subito i sani principi del calcio. pic.twitter.com/zLvqUAPqek
— CALCIATORI BRUTTI (@CB_Ignoranza) February 14, 2017
Clearly, the art of the cynical foul is still thriving in the land that perfected catenaccio.
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