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Oh, what I saw was undoubtedly still thoroughly entertaining.

Just not because of good play on the pitch.
 

Badass J Elkann

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An amateur football match in Brazil turned into a double murder scene as a referee was beheaded by spectators after he had stabbed a player.
The shocking incidents occurred in Maranhao, Brazil, last Sunday. According to reports, referee Otavio Jordao da Silva fatally stabbed footballer Josenir dos Santos Abreu.
Dos Santos Abreu is believed to have struck the referee after questioning a decision. In retaliation, Jordao da Silva fatally stabbed the player.
Having witnessed the incident, an outraged group of spectators turned on the referee. He was tied up, beaten, stoned and quartered. They then put his head on a stake and planted it in the middle of the pitch.
One man, Luiz Moraes de Souza, 27, has been arrested over the incident. Police are searching for two more suspects.
Valter Costa is handling the case and, in a statement, he said: "One crime never justifies another crime. Actions likes this do not collaborate with the legality of state law."

Read more at http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/219243.html#qQr7ziUM8GXuQwIZ.99


only in Brazil :sergio:
 

Badass J Elkann

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Feb 12, 2006
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http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/14/cry-m...r-son-in-his-river-plate-testimonial-3882309/

Former Argentina international and River Plate legend Ariel Ortega was joined by some of South American football’s finest names for the final match of his career but the diminutive midfielder’s 12-year-old son, Tomas, stole the headlines after causing his dad to cry.

The 39-year-old brought the curtain down on his professional career – which started in 1991 and brought him seven league and cup trophies during three spells at the club – on Saturday with a match between River Plate XI and an 'Ortega XI’.

Players who took to the field for their former team-mate and compatriot included Romario, Juan Sebastian Veron, Javier Saviola, Roberto Ayala and Enzo Francescoli but it was Ortega’s son who put the famous names in the shade.

Sixty-thousand fans packed into El Monumental to witness the match and were treated to a rare sight when Ortega picked out his son, Tomas, inside the area and he calmly placed the ball into the net.

The achievement was all too much for Ortega, who burst into tears as he celebrated with his son.

Water way to hang up your boots…

 
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