RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police say Botafogo midfielder Somalia made up a story about being abducted on his way to practice because he was late and wanted to avoid a fine.
Rio de Janeiro Police Chief Juliana Domingues said footage from a video camera in Somalia's building showed him entering around 4 a.m. Wednesday and leaving about five hours later.
Somalia had told police he was kidnapped at 7:15 a.m. and held for two hours.
The club said players can have up to 40 percent of their pay docked for tardiness.
Investigators became suspicious when Somalia contradicted himself on details.
Domingues says Somalia will be charged for falsely reporting of a crime. Botafogo issued a statement saying it is looking into possible punishment.
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