epa03468708 UD Levante's Sergio Ballesteros (C) speaks to reporters after a press conference in Valencia, Spain, 12 November 2012. Ballesteros has denied allegations of assault against Real Madrid defender Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira 'Pepe' in the changing rooms after the match between the teams which finished in a victory for Real Madrid, on 11 November. EPA/JUAN CARLOS CARDENAS *** Local Caption *** 03468708.jpg
epa03468708 UD Levante's Sergio Ballesteros (C) speaks to reporters after a press conference in Valencia, Spain, 12 November 2012. Ballesteros has denied allegations of assault against Real Madrid defShow more

The National

Hands down, Levante aggression goes too far

But physical violence to dispute personal grievances is wrong, on or off the camera. It is only a game, writes Andy Mitten.

Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten
Barcelona and Manchester

November 14, 2012