"I SPIT ON THE HAND OF FRIENDSHIP" AWARD OF THE WEEK

Goes to coach of Yugoslav UEFA cup representatives - Red Star Belgrade, Slavo Muslin who this week declared after his UEFA cup match against the UK's Leicester City: "I will never ever shake hands with Leicester coach Peter Taylor"

Why you might ask?

Well it's not because it's well known that Taylor refuses to wash his hands after he goes to the toilet

And it not because Taylor has a habit of tickling one palm and offering a suggestive wink and promises of 'hello boys' activities with every handshake.

No, No it's because Muslin took offense to Taylor suggesting that the Yugoslavs indulge in play-acting on the field of play to get a free kick.

Slander! Defamation of Character I Know…. Who would ever take a dive in soccer to get a free kick; Unheard of!

September 2000