Who Kicks an Owl?

'BOGOTA, Colombia -- The soccer player who kicked an injured owl off the field during a match has been suspended for two matches and fined $560 by Colombian soccer officials.
Officials handed out the sanctions on Wednesday to Luis Moreno, a defender for Colombian club Deportivo Pereira, who jogged over from his position and kicked the owl after the injured bird landed Sunday in a corner of the field. The owl died of shock 30 hours later despite treatment at a local veterinary clinic.
The owl served as the unofficial mascot for Colombian club Atletico Junior, which defeated Pereira 2-1 in the match. Moreno apologized and said he was only trying to get the bird off the field and did not know it was a team mascot.
Soccer officials said Moreno's actions could have incited a violent response from home fans.
"This animal was a symbol for the fans from Barranquilla," Colombian officials said in a statement. "Given that the aggressive act took place in their home stadium and in the clear view of all the fans, this act can be legitimately interpreted as provocative."
Moreno, who lives in the Colombian city of Pereira, has been the target of insults and newspaper editorials condemning his behavior.

I have received threats," he said Wednesday without offering details.'

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What a fucking douche bag. I wouldnt be surprised if PETA hasnt already kidnapped and killed this man because I find it hard to believe he learned his lesson from the 560$ fine he received. Im pretty sure people can be fined more for littering. 

I feel so bad for the bird, guy was looking around in shock like "WTF just happened" then that cock sucker walks over and boots the thing! 

Soccer players have it easy. I mean, they make shit money and the harshest penalty for offending a team and all its supporters is 560$. That doesnt seem like a lot of money to me, but maybe it is to them. But then again thats like 10000000 pesos or something. If this were any major sport they would easily see a fine over 500k. This guy should be removed from the league indefinitely.