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Moscow's "Spartak" and Netherlands national team striker Quincy Promes will have to temporarily suspend his football career in the near future. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reports that Q. Promes is facing criminal charges for attempted murder and assault. In December 2020, the Dutchman was arrested by law enforcement, suspecting that in July 2020 Quincy stabbed his half-brother with a knife. The 29-year-old striker played 13 matches for "Spartak" this season and scored 5 goals. Q. Promes also represented the Netherlands national team in the European Championship. 🚨 BREAKING: Quincy Promes has been prosecuted for attempted murder & aggravated assault. [@telegraaf] pic.twitter.com/6ylesAsjz1 — 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 18, 2021