<p>Francesco Porzio, 44, Wednesday allegedly kicked his wife in the face as she held their two-year-old child. Following the beating she barricaded herself in a closet and called the police for help.<br /><br />Porzio's wife told police that she has been the victim of her husbands violent rages for years. She said he kicks and punches her even in the presence of their children.<br /><br />Italy's men's water polo team is one of the world's most successful with six Olympic medals, and five World championship titles.<br /></p>
<p>Francesco Porzio, 44, Wednesday allegedly kicked his wife in the face as she held their two-year-old child. Following the beating she barricaded herself in a closet and called the police for help.<br /><br />Porzio's wife told police that she has been the victim of her husbands violent rages for years. She said he kicks and punches her even in the presence of their children.<br /><br />Italy's men's water polo team is one of the world's most successful with six Olympic medals, and five World championship titles.<br /></p>