A 15-year-old soccer player has been hospitalized with life-threatening brain injuries after being struck by an opposing player in a post-match fight during an international youth tournament in Germany.
A 16-year-old from a French team was jailed pending further investigation by a judge in Frankfurt, where the match against a team from Berlin took place on Sunday.
In a statement Tuesday, Frankfurt police said a scuffle broke out between players after the final whistle and escalated into punches being thrown.
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A soccer pitch is pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, on May 30, 2023. A 15-year-old soccer player remained hospitalized on May 30, 2023, with life-threatening brain injuries after being struck by an opposing player in a post-match fight. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
The victim was struck in the head or neck area and collapsed, police said. He was treated by emergency medical personnel at the scene and taken to a hospital.
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Police are asking witnesses who may have video of the incident to get in touch.
