Brazil Star Who Kicked Referee in the Head Charged With Attempted Murder
- Sao Paulo star William Ribeiro has put himself into trouble with the police after kicking the referee during their me against Guarani de Venancio Aires
- The match was abandoned as the referee was quickly taken to the hospital after he was left unconscious
- The Brazilian player has been charged with attempted murder and Sao Paul have revealed the player will be expelled
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Brazilian footballer William Ribeiro kicked referee Rodrigo Crivellaro during a game between Sao Paulo de Rio Grande and Guarani de Venancio Aires, Sky Sports, Goal.
How it all went down
It all started when the referee waved off his decision to award Sao Paulo a free kick during the match before he was kicked in the head twice by Ribeiro.
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Crivellaro lay to the ground as he was left unconscious and was quickly rushed to the hospital by the paramedics.
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On the other hand, the offender was immediately handed over to the police and was charged with attempted murder.
The referee was discharged from the hospital the next day and told journalists he does not remember how it happened.
Local police told journalists it is left for the judge to decide if the player would remain in custody while the investigation is ongoing or be released on bail.
The match which was suspended after the horrible incident will be completed in the coming week.
Sao Paulo released a statement, regretting "one of the saddest episodes in their history" and that the player's contract with the club was terminated with immediate effect.
Promising Italian goalkeeper dies
In other news, Briefly News had earlier reported that former Reggiana goalkeeper Daniel Leone has passed on at the age of 28 after enduring a brain tumour since 2014, Italy 24 News, Mirror.
The shot-stopper discovered the illness shortly after he joining the club that currently plays in Serie C.
Leone underwent successful surgery and return to the game in 2017 as he joined Catanzaro for another spell.
The talented goalie tragically passed away after seven years of enduring the discomfort the sickness brought to him, his family and loved ones.
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