Ignazio Barbagallo, a 55-year old footballer from a tiny Sicilian team called Città di Viagrande, decided to retire in a very strange way.
During a match between Viagrande and Nebrodi, a large helicopter landed on the field, scaring the players, and several masked men "kidnapped" the player.
Despite the fact the Barbagallo's teammates laughed about the prank later, the football authorities suspended Viagrande from playing until the end of May and penalised the club with a 200-euro fine.
Ignazio Barbagallo, jugador de 55 años del Viagrande, equipo de una liga amateur italiana, organizó su retiro… ¡con un intento de secuestro! El club fue sancionado 😂 @marca https://t.co/Jf2CsyEds7 pic.twitter.com/0um8OGN68t
— MARCA Claro Argentina (@MARCAClaroARG) 5 апреля 2019 г.