Brazilian soccer player William Ribeiro was arrested and charged with attempted murder Monday after kicking a referee in the head,
According to Lawrence Ostlere of The Independent, the assault occurred during a Sao Paulo state league second-tier soccer match between Ribeiro's team, Sao Paulo de Rio Grande, and the home team, Guarani de Venancio Aires.
Ribeiro reportedly kicked official Rodrigo Crivellaro in the head twice and knocked him unconscious after the referee did not award Sao Paulo de Rio Grande a free kick.
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