An unprecedented event in French amateur football: a player has just been handed a 30-year suspension after violently assaulting a referee during a district-level match in the Indre-et-Loire region.
❌ An Unacceptable Act
The incident took place during a low-level match, but the consequences were extremely serious. In the heat of the moment, the player launched a two-footed tackle directly at the referee. A shocking act of violence that resulted in the referee suffering 9 days of total incapacity to work (ITT). Thankfully, the official is recovering and out of danger.
⛔ A Sanction That Matches the Offense
Given the seriousness of the assault, the disciplinary committee of the district league did not hesitate. The verdict: a 30-year suspension — a punishment virtually unheard of in the history of French amateur football. The player, whose identity has not been disclosed, will only be eligible to play again in 2055, if he ever decides to return to the field.
📌 A Strong Message to the Amateur Football World
This historic decision sends a clear message to everyone involved in amateur football: violence against referees, whether verbal or physical, will never be tolerated. At a time when it’s becoming harder to recruit referees, this ruling aims to protect those who make the game possible.
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