Brazil, William Ribeiro kicks the referee: arrested

An uncontrolled fury, a violence that could end in tragedy. Brazilian San Paolo-RS footballer William Ribeiro was arrested after attacking referee Rodrigo Crivellaro on the pitch, kicking him in the head during a match valid for the A2 series of the Rio Grande do Sul state championship. After the game was suspended, the player was arrested and taken to the police station on charges of attempted murder. The episode took place at 15 ‘of the second half, with the team Guarani de Venancio Aires leading 1-0. When the referee cautioned him, Ribeiro pushed him to the ground and then hit him hard on the head. The race director was left unconscious on the ground before being rushed to hospital. The San Paolo-RS then announced that they will terminate the contract with Ribeiro.