Totti spitting ban could wreck Italy’s chances

FRANCESCO Totti, the player Italy have built their Euro 2004 team around, will find out on later today whether he gets a hefty suspension for spitting at Denmark’s Christian Poulsen in Monday’s 0-0 draw.

UEFA has charged Totti with “gross unsporting conduct” following a complaint from the Danish Football Association (DBU).

Totti’s fate will be determined at a UEFA disciplinary committee hearing.