Nemanja Matic struck a woman in the crowd during his Manchester United debut – but it turned out to be Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo’s wife!
The amusing incident hit the headlines – and her nose – when the new signing accidentally kicked the ball into the stands and struck a blonde woman in the face.
He apologised and the crowd laughed, while the clip went viral after the friendly in Dublin.
Now Sky Sport Italia reveal she was the wife of Sampdoria Coach Giampaolo, Luisiana.
The Blucerchiati were beaten 2-1.
Nemanja Matic struck a woman in the crowd during his Manchester United debut – but it turned out to be Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo’s wife!
The amusing incident hit the headlines – and her nose – when the new signing accidentally kicked the ball into the stands and struck a blonde woman in the face.
He apologised and the crowd laughed, while the clip went viral after the friendly in Dublin.
Now Sky Sport Italia reveal she was the wife of Sampdoria Coach Giampaolo, Luisiana.
The Blucerchiati were beaten 2-1.