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Are players charged for collisions?

Police have opened a routine inquiry into possible involuntary manslaughter after the Tenerife collision. However, charges are very rare in football, even for serious injuries or fatalities. Most incidents are considered accidental within the rules of the game, and legal intervention is uncommon, reflecting the sport's inherent risks.

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