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Referee Quits Receiving Death Threats - Movies, Music, Fashion, Sports - Posted: 13th Mar, 2005 - 12:01am
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Referee Quits After Receiving Death Threats
From CNN.com
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| STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Referee Anders Frisk is to quit after receiving death threats since officiating the Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea. The Swede revealed he has been repeatedly threatened by Chelsea fans since dismissing Didier Drogba in the 2-1 defeat at Barcelona two weeks ago "I've had enough. I don't know if I even dare let my kids go to the post office. Then it's gone too far. ... These past 16 days have been the worst in my life as a referee." |
https://www.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/03/...risk/index.html
I was saddened by this story but it also puts into perspective how fanatic some of these European fans can be. I don't foresee that there is much that UEFA can do as this is more of a local authority issue than a football issue. I just hope this does not become the norm as it may result in a shortage of referees or force UEFA to pay existing refs more money as there is more risk involved.
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Threats Death Receiving Quits Referee
Just now referees will start to ask for even more money or wear a mask while officiating, but anyhow you take it this guy should expect such - after all could you imagine the English fans feelings toward the referee when they saw the 'hand of god' being given as a goal?
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