3 weeks ago
Angry Footballer Punches Referee After Red Card in Argentina; Arrested
During a football game in Argentina, something very bad happened.
A player was given a red card, which means the referee told him he had to leave the game because he broke the rules.
The player got very angry about this.
He started arguing with the referee.
Then, he punched the referee right in the face.
The referee fell to the ground because the hit was so hard.
The referee hurt his cheekbone and had to go to the hospital to get checked.
Police came onto the field and took the player away.
A video of the incident was shared online, and many people around the world saw it.
Most people said it was wrong to hurt a referee and that referees should be better protected.
A 35-year-old footballer punched a referee in the face after being shown a red card during a match in Argentina's Sanlorencina League.
The incident occurred in Capitan Bermudez during a match between Barrio Quinta and Santa Catalina.
The referee fell to the ground and suffered an injury to his right cheekbone, requiring hospital treatment.
Police officers entered the field and detained the player following the assault.
Video of the attack went viral on social media, prompting fans to condemn the player and call for greater protection for match officials.
- Who
- A 35-year-old player from the Barrio Quinta team and a referee in Argentina's Sanlorencina League.
- What
- The player punched the referee in the face after being shown a red card; he was later detained by police.
- Where
- Capitan Bermudez, Argentina, in the Sanlorencina League.
- When
- Sunday, during the league match.
- Why
- The player became angry after being sent off with a red card and argued with the referee before attacking him.
Key facts
- League
- Sanlorencina League, Argentina
- Location
- Capitan Bermudez
- Match
- Barrio Quinta vs Santa Catalina
- Offending player
- 35-year-old Barrio Quinta player
- Referee injury
- Injury to right cheekbone
- Police action
- Player detained on the field
- Trigger
- Red card shown to the player
- Video
- Went viral on social media










