By Diegos Son - 22 Jun 2010 11:51 AM
hey, see we get a reaction around the world too, we just p.ss people off!
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27304237-5019291,00.html
Ghana's Sulley Muntari hit with warning after Australia draw
From correspondents in Sun City, South Africa
June 22, 2010
Ghana's 'enfant terrible' Sulley Muntari lost his cool after their draw against Australia and has received a disciplinary warning - though he is staying with the squad, the Ghana Football Association said.
"The Ghana Football Association confirms that player Sulley Muntari is still a member of the Black Stars team at the World Cup in South Africa," a statement read.
"We wish to state that Sulley Muntari reacted angrily and in a manner that was offensive to the team's code of conduct in the aftermath of Ghana's game against Australia on June 19 2010 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.
"He was accordingly reprimanded for his behaviour with the player explaining that, his actions were borne out of his frustration by the team's inability to record a win.
"Sulley has since recognised his misconduct and apologised to the management, technical team and playing body of the Black Stars," the statement added, concluding that "the player has also reiterated his commitment and loyalty to the team."
The Black Stars will hope that Muntari, who won the Champions League with Inter Milan last season, will now channel his energies towards beating group-D rivals Germany at Johannesburg's Soccer City.
The player has been frustrated at having to play second fiddle in the squad to Kevin-Prince Boateng and only played the final few minutes of the Australia match.
A point against the Germans would send Ghana into the last 16 after a win over Serbia and their draw with Australia.
Muntari has long had a strained relationship with the Ghana team and missed the Africa Cup of Nations in January for disciplinary reasons having in November failed to show for a game or then give an explanation to coach Milovan Rajevac.
Muntari had promised before the World Cup to turn over a new leaf.
Agence France-Presse
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