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Luis Moreno Suspended, Fined for Kicking Owl During Soccer Match

by Jordan Yerman | March 2, 2011 at 03:49 pm

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Luis Moreno Owl Kicking: The Owl Died

The owl kicked by Deportivo Periera defenseman Luis Moreno died of shock while recovering at a veterinary clinic. Luis Moreno was fined the equivalent of $560 for animal abuse, and was handed a two-game suspension.

Luis Moreno Kicks Owl (Video)

Luis Moreno: 'I'm Getting Threats'

Luis Moreno has also earned the enmity of Junior Barranquilla fans, and Moreno said that he has started receiving death threats over the phone. The owl that Luis Moreno kicked was a mascot for Junior that lived on the stadium roof.

Moreno has been pilloried in the Colombian media, especially after his initial apology ("I wanted to see if it would fly") only enraged soccer and owl fans further.

Luis Moreno's mother tried to help, apologizing further on behalf of her son on Colombian television. Moreno still could face up to three months in jail.

"The animal was practically a symbol of the Baranquilla fans and, given that the assault was performed in its own stadium and in the direct view of the spectators, such an act can justifiably be interpreted as a means to provoke the home crowd, in violation of our regulations."

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at 12:00 on March 17th, 2011

Wow, I wonder if he had any big time contracts to promote Tiempo III soccer cleats or other brand soccer cleats? If so, they should tear up that contract before a person can blink his eye. He is a total disgrace to the game and as a person!!!!

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at 05:39 on March 23rd, 2011

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