Soccer player sentenced to 4 months in prison for elbowing opponent in the head; first-ever custodial sentence for on-field violence

‌Soccer player sentenced to 4 months in prison for elbowing opponent in the head; first-ever custodial sentence for on-field violence
I was curious about this case, and it turns out they finally received a 4-month prison sentence, a first in history.
I don't understand what they were thinking, claiming there was nothing to settle because it was "part of the game"...
It must have been bad enough that the judge actually asked if they were truly showing any remorse.
Anyway, after this ruling, players who act out in community clubs better watch their step.