Chile's Arturo Vidal leaves the field after the first half of a Copa America Group A soccer match against Bolivia at El Nacional stadium in Santiago, Chile, Friday, June 19, 2015. Vidal was banned from driving for four months by a Chilean judge on Wednesday after he crashed his Ferrari while driving under the influence of alcohol. Despite the judge's ruling, Chile national team coach Jorge Sampaoli said Vidal would continue to play for the team.(AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)Luis Hidalgo/Associated Press

Arturo Vidal Reaches Plea Deal on DUI: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Rory MarsdenJul 8, 2015

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has reached an agreement with prosecutors over his recent driving under the influence charge and will not go to trial.

Chile's star crashed his Ferrari on June 16 in Santiago during the Copa America and was arrested, per BBC Sport.

Vidal appeared before a judge on Wednesday and has been handed a two-year driving ban, while he has agreed to pay an undisclosed compensation fee to another person involved in the crash, per the Associated Press (h/t Fox Sports).

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The 28-year-old also apologised for insulting the arresting policeman, while Sport Witness provided further details of the sanctions:

Vidal issued an emotional apology in the wake of the incident, via Goal:

He was allowed to continue playing for Chile at the Copa America despite his arrest, and Vidal played a big role as La Roja won their home tournament, beating Argentina on penalties in the final.