A criminal case has been opened against the former captain of the Russian national football team Roman Shirokov.

He is charged with article 115 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Intentional infliction of minor harm to health" in connection with the attack on the judge Nikita Danchenkov during the match of amateur teams.

The reports of the criminal prosecution were confirmed to Channel Five by Shirokov's lawyer Vadim Lyalin.

Shirokov could face a fine of up to 40 thousand rubles or in the amount of his own income for a period of up to three months.

Also, this article provides for punishment in the form of up to 480 hours of compulsory labor, up to one year of correctional labor, or arrest for up to four months.

According to Lyalin, Shirokov admitted his guilt and is ready to bear the punishment that will be determined by the court.

The former footballer intends to compensate for the material and moral damage caused to Danchenkov as a result of the attack.

Shirokov is not going to make peace with the victim.

The scandalous incident took place on August 10 in the match of the amateur tournament “Moscow Celebrity Cup”.

Shirokov, who played for the Match TV team, punched Danchenkov in the face after he showed a red card.

As a result of the attack, the referee fell to the ground, after which Shirokov managed to kick once before being dragged away by other players.

Video footage of the incident quickly spread online as the match was broadcast live.

After that, Danchenkov needed medical attention, and he spent several hours in the hospital, filming the beatings.

The next day, Shirokov via social networks apologized to the judge, calling his act "inappropriate."

He was also taken off the air of Match TV, where he has acted as a football expert in recent years.

In the first days after the incident, it remained unknown whether a criminal case would be initiated against Shirokov.

Journalist Dmitry Egorov, who is well acquainted with Danchenkov, suggested that the scandal would allegedly be hushed up due to the connections of the former player of the Russian national team.

He also argued that Danchenkov was deeply worried about his judicial career, which could have suffered in the event of further proceedings.

When information about the criminal case had just appeared, the victim's side immediately stated that it did not agree with the qualification of the offense committed.

Danchenkov's lawyer Alexander Ostrovsky is sure that in this case we can talk about an attempted murder.

“It is likely that a criminal case has been opened.

Most likely, under article 115 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, under the second article.

We have not been officially notified yet.

We do not agree with this qualification.

On Monday-Tuesday we will file a complaint with the prosecutor's office and the Investigative Committee.

We believe there is intent here.

This is attempted murder and the police misclassified.

Shirokov kicked in the head, and if you didn’t cover your head with your hands, it would have flown off, ”the lawyer told the Championship.

Ostrovsky noted that he would seek real punishment for Shirokov in the form of imprisonment, since his actions threatened Danchenkov's life.

“The main thing we will be striving for is the initiation of an attempted murder case.

We want Roman Shirokov to get a real term.

Nikita miraculously survived.

If he hadn't covered himself with the hand with the watch, his head would have either fly off or split into pieces.

Shirokov is a former captain of the Russian national team.

There was intent in attempted murder, he could not help but realize the force of the blow of his leg on the head, "- quotes the words of the lawyer" Championship ".

While the question of initiating a case was being decided, Shirokov received an offer to take part in a fight according to the rules of mixed martial arts.

Former referee of the Russian Premier League Igor Fedotov challenged the player to a duel three weeks after the incident with Danchenkov.

However, there was no answer from Shirokov.

“Today I want to challenge Roman Shirokov to a duel according to the rules of MMA, after the events where he beat the referee on the football field.

Roman, I’m calling you with all my belongings - with seconds, I’ll take off the ring, call the doctors.

I will try not to leave you on your own feet.

If you are so cool, then you have to accept my challenge, ”Fedotov said on the Borzykin YouTube channel.