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Prosecutor demands jail time for violent player
DINAN, France (AFP) - A public prosecutor here on Friday demanded four months in jail for the captain of a French amateur football team who head-butted a referee during a local league game.
"Violence is never an acceptable way of communication," the prosecutor said. "It's even less so when it's against a referee whose job it is to ensure everyone's well-being."
The player, captain of local third division Brittany side Aucaleuc, was banned for six years after the assault which took place in January.
The 28-year-old player's club was also docked five points and ordered to pay a 500-euro fine.
Local president of the national union of football referees, Guy Granville, said any fears of the case being turned into a media fest should be put aside.
"We just want this business to serve as an example," he said.
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