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Big Phil in big trouble

Big Phil in big trouble


Big Phil in big trouble

Portugal coach and former front runner for the England job Luiz Felipe Scolari is facing the sack after hitting an opponent.

The World Cup winning coach, nicknamed 'Big Phil', is currently being investigated by the Portuguese FA and UEFA after he appeared to aim a punch at Serbian centreback Ivica Dragutinovic in the aftermath of his sides 1-1 draw on Wednesday.

Scolari apologised for his conduct, but claimed he was only defending one of his players: "He was going to hit Quaresma and I jumped in to stop him. It was the wrong reaction. I apologise."

Portugal currently lie third in their Euro 2008 qualifying group after a run of draws which has left them four points behind leaders Poland.