Footballer sentenced to prison for Thiago Motta head-butt

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Footballer sentenced to prison for Thiago Motta head-butt

Brandao’s lawyer wants him to serve the sentence through community service and not in jail. Sky Sport
SC Bastia striker, Evaeverson Lemos da Silva, commonly known asBrandao,has been sentenced to one month in prison for head-butting Paris St Germain midfielder, Thiago Motta.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in PSG’s 2 -0 win against SC Bastia, saw the Brazilian star attack Thiago in the tunnel, leaving him with a broken nose following a misunderstanding on the football pitch.

According to reports, the player was initially banned for six months and handed a fine of £16,000 by the French football authority but has now been sentenced to one month in prison for his violent actions.
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Although, it is yet to unconfirmed if Brandao will serve the punishment in prison as his lawyer is said to be seeking a way out for him to serve the sentence through community service and not in jail.