Footballers in Brazil pepper sprayed by police

[Andrew 4218]

A footballer who refused to leave the pitch after he was red-carded got more than a fine and suspension after riot police attacked him with pepper spray.

 

The flash-point happened in a Brazilian football match between lower-league teams Genus and Moto Clube.

 

Genus player Robson refused to head for an early bath when the ref showed him a red card for a nasty tackle in the 64th minute.

 

Instead he and four team-mates berated the man in black, who felt so threatened he called on police.

 

Clad in full riot gear and brandishing shields and batons, four officers at first tried to escort Robson off the pitch.

 

When he resisted they pulled out their pepper-sprays and gave him and the other players a blast in the face.

 

I will talk to the Police Chief to take all measures necessary. If the policemen overreacted, they will be punished for that.

 

Joao Cahula, Rondonia State Vice-Governor

 

Unsurprisingly, the referee was forced to suspend the match and the teams have been ordered to play it again at a later date.

 

However, the President of Genus has asked for the result to stand despite trailing 3-0 at the time.

 

It seems there is further trouble ahead for Genus as seven players - including the red-carded Robson - and the coach have since resigned because of what happened.

 

Rondonia State Vice-Governor, Joao Cahula, has promised to investigate the incident.

 

"I will talk to the Police Chief to take all measures necessary," he said. "If the policemen overreacted, they will be punished for that."

 

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Strange-N...Leave_The_Pitch

 

Just saw that on SSN, something to consider for the drogbas/gerrards etc of this world

[AS 206 0]

Haha saw that on SSN aswell