23 Feb 2021 12:34:14
Hi Eds,
When or will it be ever be classified as criminal if a player intentionally breaks an opponents leg in a tackle. Can the police get involved or there's a law that protects the perpetrator. Thanks.

{Ed033's Note - How does a 'Reasonable Person' know Intent, 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'?


1.) 23 Feb 2021
23 Feb 2021 13:31:32
So nothing else can be done except match banning? If so is that maximum of 4 matches.


2.) 23 Feb 2021
23 Feb 2021 19:46:08
Off the top of my head - when you then write an autobiography that states that you 'absolutely wanted to hurt the *****'? I'm no lawyer but if definitely suggest that was some proof of both predemitation and intent.


3.) 24 Feb 2021
24 Feb 2021 01:13:22
I remember there was a case in, I think Belgium, where one player snapped right through the shin of another (horrible to watch I do not recommend) and he was charged by police. It’s rare but there are cases.