How empty did this look ?

A Molotov cocktail was hurled at the team coach carrying the Inter Milan side to the second leg of their Italian Cup quarter-final with Parma at the San Siro.

The Inter team, who lost the first leg 6-1 to Parma, were subjected to the incident as the coach entered the subway leading to the dressing room area.

A fire was extinguished by police and the players and coach Marco Tardelli were unscathed. Security staff chased the culprit, believed to be an Inter fan.

It is not the first time fans have vented their anger, although an attack on the team coach is thought to be unprecedented.

Players often have to be evacuated from the ground via a side entrance while Ronaldo's car was stoned in a previous incident.

Only 1,000 spectators were present at the San Siro to witness the 0-0 draw, in which Irish star Robbie Keane made a rare Inter appearance.

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

Answers

Odd lot Italians. They seem to put up more of a fight over their own football team than any war in recent history.

And they all carry knives, pinch yer bird's bum and ride scooters.

probably

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

... and if it had happened in England all our teams would be banned ... etc. etc.. et bloody cetra

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

How can they pay such obscene amounts for player transfer fees and wages, when thier attendances aren't very good, and Sky aren't throwing money at them left right and centre. How are these Italian clubs able to make amny money?

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

They have pay per view money, some are still privately owned by VERY rich people and other have RECENTLY floated making them very cash rich in the short term.....

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000