The Consequences of Invading the Pitch

By John T. Wendt, J.D., M.A., Professor Emeritus, Ethics and Business Law, University of St. Thomas On March 5, 2023, in the Premier League, Liverpool was delivering a 7 – 0 thrashing of archrival Manchester United at Anfield.  As the Liverpool players were huddled together celebrating their seventh goal, a 16-year-old young man in the heat of the moment charged onto the pitch to celebrate with the players.  Unfortunately, the young man lost his footing and collided with Liverpool