Juventus’ Arturo Vidal avoids trial over drink-driving crash
Posted Friday, July 10, 2015 by theguardian.com
· Chile midfielder had crashed Ferrari while under the influence of alcohol
· Vidal banned for two years after apologising and paying compensation
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal appears in court in the town of San Bernardo, Chile.
The Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has reached a deal with prosecutors and will avoid trial after he crashed his Ferrari while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Vidal appeared before a judge in Chile on Wednesday. He apologised for insulting a police officer, agreed to pay undisclosed compensation to a driver involved in the crash and to donate sports equipment.
The Juventus player also was ordered to deliver motivational speeches to inmates and was banned from driving for two years.
Vidal and his wife suffered minor injuries in the 16 June crash. He later offered a teary apology and was allowed to continue to play the Copa América.
Chile won the Copa América title at home on Saturday when they beat Argentina on penalties.
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