Nedved defends himself against charges of violent conduct after breaking Figo's leg

The Czech football star Pavel Nedved has reacted angrily to accusations of violent conduct directed against him after he broke the leg of Luis Figo in a game between his Juventus and Inter Milan. A letter by Nedved defending himself against condemnation by the newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport appeared on Juve's website on Tuesday. The player said he had not intended to hurt Figo, and had apologised to him after the incident.