Dutch convictions over linesman's death

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Dutch convictions over linesman's death

Convictions come six months after football linesman died after being knocked down and beaten during a game.

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Six months ago the Netherlands was shocked over the killing of a volunteer football linesman who died after he was knocked to the ground and repeatedly beaten during a game.

Seven youths and one of the parents have been convicted for their part in the violence, but the soul-searching in the Netherlands is likely to go on far beyond the end of the court case.

Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports.