Tobias Jones should watch more football

I've just started the chapter on The Dark Heart of Italy called Penalties and Impunities, which is supposed to be about football. I am sort of excited because that's definitely something about which I'll have comments to make. And before I even got through the first couple pages one thing already caught my attention: Tobias Jones, when analyzing the different styles from different countries, dares to say that Italians "hardly ever foul" and, in case they do, "they will pick you up, bow and apologize".
I must say that this is not quite the impression I had, and if you are reading this, Mr. Jones, I suggest you check out the Italian player Marco Materazzi! Also, if you ever come across Zinedine Zidane, make sure you ask him about this whole "bow and apologizing" thing. Just be careful because he might get angry and head butt you.