ISTANBUL: England skipper David Beckham revealed on Saturday that the mass brawl which erupted at half-time in the 0-0 Euro 2004 qualifying draw against Turkey was caused by a foul-mouthed tirade by opposing defender Alpay.
“He clipped me around the ear and said something about my mother which upset me,” explained Beckham, who had clashed with the Aston Villa player minutes earlier when he had missed a penalty which would have given England the lead.
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