Don't we all think that this whole ordeal as been blown out of proportion, no-one knows the whole story all we have is tabloid evidence which is usually rubbish. I seen pictures of both Bellamy and Riise in training and they where laughing and joking, it all journalists trying to sell paper's.

Bring on barca.

Ross Williams, mountain ash, wales

Yes it must be totally true because we read about it in the papers!!!! ohhh dear..... I always thought that mature intelligent adults, which I admit some footballers are not, would always aquent themselves of THE FACTS before judging people and their lives. This is something that the papers, especially the gutter press which only deserves to be hung in toilets never do. They invent or embelish a story to fit their own agenda and sell papers and some people are gullable to be taken in!!! Oh yes and did you know that wrestling was for real and not scripted?? Let's get the facts THEN make comments. COME ON YOU REDS!!!

Chas, Wigglesworth, UK

I think it's unfair to speculate about what did or did not happen on the night in question. Especially as there appear to be many conflicting reports of what actually happened. Liverpool FC and Rafael Benitez are aware of what happened and I sure will deal with the issue as they see fit. James Ducker appears to have a poorly veiled agenda to exacerbate the scandal surrounding the incident and drag Liverpool's name further in to the mud. It's the kind fanciful and provocative journalism I would usually expect to find in the Sun, but then perhaps that's down to the owner rather than the journalist.

Michael Williams, London,

Bellamy is a bum but Riise himslef is no stranger to fights. A couple years ago, at a Norwegian national team camp, he repeatedly provoked John Carew (now of Aston Villa) until Carew had it and attacked him.

He is no innocent lamb. But that said we dont have enough of the details here to know how if he pushed Bellamy further.

But clearly Bellamy has enough to answer for, in any case. What he did - attempting to maim a colleage - is grounds for cancellation of his contract. Period. They should do it.

Oviedo, London, England

Although three of the FOUR players involved in the drunken incident in Portugal, have a history of alcohol fuelled hooliganism, I was surprised it would raise its ugly head on a bonding get together before a very important Champions league game on wednesday.
I would expect the liverpool manager will deal with it in a very professional way, and it could see at least two of the culprits looking for new clubs.
Talented footballers they may be, but they are a disgrace to the game.

nmerrill, liverpool, uk

Craig Bellamy should be throw out of the Liverpool squad. Sack him on the spot and make it known that this type of behaviour will NOT be tollerated. I understand things get heated at times and not everyone can get on together but to attack another players LEGS which are his carear is completely unexceptable. Considering Riise wasn't even drinking he should not get any kind of fine at all. Riise might have a fiery lock of hair on his head but he is NOT a violent player...Unlike Craig Bellamy.

Rafa should DROP him from the squad going to Barlalona and get him shipped out as soon as possible. Liverpool do not need characters like him in the Liverpool squad. Attacking another player like that shows jealousy and certainly no respect for the team considering we have a huge game coming up.

Bellamy OUT!

John, Liverpool, Uk

To be frank. I thought it odd when Liverpool signed Bellamy and Pennant considering thier disciplinary records at previous clubs. I remember discussing this with my freind , a Liverpool supporter and saying how I wonder if these guys realise that this is probably the last chance they get at a big club, taking into account thier history of misbehaviour. From all accounts it seems Bellamy was undoubtly involved in some unsavoury act of violence yet again and I think he should be dealt a harsh lesson. Worst still against a member of his own squad, someone he knows. I hope for Pennants sake, his ivolvement in this fiasco was minimal if at all, and that he's paying attention. If I were Jermaine Pennant, I would be saying to myself. There're literally millions of people who would love to be in my boots.

T, london, UK

Once a scally , always a scally.

It seems unbelievable to a fan that a player would have the blessing of the coach to drink the week before the biggest club game of the year, but to then to cause trouble and bring friction within the ranks is unforgivable.

Bellamy would be encouraged to remember the history and the privilage it is to wear the red shirt. Instead he acts like a kid with a hatful of ASBO's, I hope he is dropped , sold and never heard from again. I would really enjoy seeing him walk alone, out of the shanky gates turn left onto Brek Road then disappear forever

Ben J, Manly, Australia