Roma Defender Mexes In Hospital After Brawl
The French centre-back was taken to hospital last night after fighting with a boxer at a night club in Rome.
Rome-based radio station Rete Sport has claimed this morning that Roma centre-back Philippe Mexes was involved in a scuffle with a boxer last night.
The incident apparently happened at the renowned Gilda dance club. It is reported that the 26-year-old had a heated discussion with this individual and a brawl ensued.
Mexes was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment and was later discharged.
Italian news agency ANSA adds that compatriot Jeremy Menez was also on the scene and the pair were ‘assaulted’ by a group of Lazio supporters, but they eventually decided not to press charges when the police arrived.
The Frenchman was in action yesterday afternoon, as Roma drew 2-2 at Reggina.
Vince Masiello, Goal.com
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