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Paulo Wanchope brawls with man at U23 match


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www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/12/costa-rica-paulo-wanchope-brawls-with-man

Costa Rica coach Paulo Wanchope brawls with man at under-23 match

Footage has emerged of the former Manchester City striker Paulo Wanchope brawling with a man at a Costa Rica under-23 fixture in Panama City.

Local media reported that the Costa Rica national coach, who was attending the 2016 Olympics qualifier against Panama, reacted to being restrained behind a barrier when he tried to enter the field of play after the final whistle.

Reports said the man who restrained him was a local security guard, with their initial confrontation resulting in Wanchope colliding with a pitch-side ballboy. The men were later separated by police.

Wanchope, who also played for Derby, West Ham and Malaga, was appointed as Costa Rica’s coach on a full-time basis in February, having been in charge on an interim basis following the 2014 World Cup. He was the nation’s assistant manager during the tournament, where they drew 0-0 with England.

 

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