17.03.2025 16:30
The Italian legend Gennaro Gattuso, who manages Hajduk Split, which is competing for the championship in Croatia, lost control after his team was defeated 3-0 by their closest rival, Rijeka, and lost the top spot. He interrupted the live broadcast of the broadcasting network. Gattuso had a brief argument with commentator Jelicic before leaving the broadcast.
In the Croatian League, Hajduk Split, managed by Italian legend Gennaro Gattuso, lost 3-0 away to Rijeka, who were in second place just one point behind, in the 26th week where they entered as leaders, and lost their position to their rival. After this match, Gattuso lost his cool.
HE INTERRUPTED THE LIVE BROADCAST
Clearly very angry due to the defeat, the Italian coach interrupted the broadcast of the broadcasting organization immediately after the match. Gattuso went live on air.
DID NOT SHAKE THE COMMENTATOR'S HAND, STARTED TO YELL
Angry Gattuso refused to shake hands with former Croatian footballer and commentator Josko Jelicic, who extended his hand to him, and a dispute ensued between the two. The experienced coach began his speech in English but harshly switched to Italian and Spanish. Gennaro Gattuso confronted Jelicic and said, "You talk too much, you must respect people. You always speak negatively. You must respect people."
LEFT THE BROADCAST AFTER JELICIC'S RESPONSE
Jelicic responded by saying he wanted Gattuso to speak without waving his hand in front of his face, stating, "You are a foreigner here, you came from Italy and you must show respect." The Italian coach finally said, "If you are here, I will not come to speak again," and left the broadcast.