Thai footballer sacked after launching a vicious elbow strike on a rival

Bangkok FC, Aitsaret's squad, was behind at 3-0 at the moment.

Aitsaret was fired by his club as a result of the incident, and the club made a statement reinforcing its position against poor sportsmanship and violence in athletic events.

The Thai Football Association has launched an inquiry into the incident, which was recorded on film and has now gone viral on the internet. If found guilty, Aitsaret's licence might....