Grande Suspended by Impact

The Montral Impact released the following press release last night:

MONTREAL – Following an altercation between midfielder Sandro Grande and captain Mauro Biello during Saturday night’s game in Minnesota, the Montreal Impact has announced disciplinary sanctions against Grande for unsportmanlike conduct. “Sandro’s gesture was unacceptable and we will take the necessary measures, said Technical Director Nick De Santis. "Even though there is no doubt that the two players have resolved this issue, such actions cannot be tolerated. As a club, we cannot accept such a reaction because it goes against our values and philosophy. In sports like elsewhere in life, regardless of the circumstances or stakes, violence cannot be admitted.”

Sandro Grande will serve a suspension to be determined by the club.

Inside Minnesota Soccer has more on this situation and some background on Sandro Grande.