BERLIN: Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has been hit with an 800,000 euros ($921,812) fine by a Munich court after being found guilty of assault during a nightclub fight last year.
Munich district court fined the Chile international based on 80 days worth of wages, calculated to be 10,000 euros per day for the Barcelona player, who left Bayern Munich in August after three years with the German giants.
The 31-year-old was not in court in Munich to hear the judge’s verdict as he played in Chile’s 1-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday, which “professionally prevented” his appearance in Bavaria, his lawyer said.
Vidal and his half-brother were both found guilty after attacking another man at Munich’s Crowns Club in September 2017, which was reportedly caught on security camera.
Vidal’s half sibling Sandrino, 25, was fined 18,000 euros, based on 120 days salary at 150 euros per day — a higher penalty because he also threw a glass during the incident.
Since joining Barcelona Vidal has struggled for game time in the star-studded midfield, only twice being included in the starting line-up in eight Spanish league matches.
Vidal fined 800,000 euros for Munich nightclub fight
Vidal fined 800,000 euros for Munich nightclub fight
- Vidal and his half-brother were both found guilty after attacking another man at Munich’s Crowns Club in September 2017, which was reportedly caught on security camera
- The 31-year-old was not in court in Munich to hear the judge’s verdict as he played in Chile’s 1-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday, which “professionally prevented” his appearance in Bavaria, his lawyer said
India’s Abhishek hospitalized ahead of Namibia, Pakistan World Cup matches
- India play Namibia on Thursday, arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in a blockbuster clash
- Abhishek Sharma missed training due to stomach issue he carried from opener in Mumbai
NEW DELHI: Prolific Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalized with an upset stomach ahead of the group match against Namibia at the T20 World Cup, a cricket board official said Wednesday.
The explosive left-hander is key to India’s chances of defending their title at the 20-team tournament and is doubtful for the Group A fixture on Thursday in New Delhi.
The 25-year-old was admitted to a Delhi hospital on Tuesday after he missed training with a stomach issue he carried from the opener in Mumbai, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the concern on Tuesday, saying the batsman had “still got a few issues with his tummy.”
“We hope that he’ll be available for the game in a few days’ time.”
Abhishek was out for a duck in India’s win over the United States but has been a strong performer in the lead-up to the tournament.
India play arch-rivals Pakistan in a blockbuster on Sunday.
