The captain of the US Forbach B team was taken into custody on Sunday, May 5, late in the afternoon, after violence against a referee. The facts took place at the end of the match which was played at the Schlossberg stadium between the local club and Sarreguemines FC, on the occasion of the 19th day of the Regional 3 championship. The match ended with the score by 2-2. US Forbach, who plays the climb with Freyming, needed to gain points.
Slap and kick to the shin
Visibly unhappy with this draw, the player in question, captain of the home team, entered the officials’ locker room after the final whistle, breaking down the door. He then physically attacked the main referee by slapping him in the face and kicking him in the shin, while shouting insults and threats. He also allegedly tried to throw a bottle of water in her face. The referee was able to dodge it.
Quickly on site, the Forbach police arrested the player, who was taken into custody late Sunday afternoon. A complaint was filed by the referee. He was accompanied by Eric Wernet, president of the Forbach arbitrators sub-committee, who is acting as a civil party alongside the victim. The 36-year-old referee, who has been in practice since 2004, received 5 days of ITT and a hematoma to his tibia.
Up to 18 years suspension
For these acts of violence against a referee outside of a match, the attacker faces up to 18 years of sporting suspension. The disciplinary committee of the Grand Est League must meet Tuesday evening to decide what action to take. Shortly before this major incident, tension had already increased on the ground. Two other players from Forbach attacked the referee, which led to two red cards after the match.
This Monday afternoon, the USF released a press release to “ denounce with the greatest firmness the unspeakable and totally unacceptable actions of the player. An internal investigation will be carried out and measures taken. » This is not the first time that violence against referees has occurred in Moselle Est. Last October, one of them was headbutted in the chest by a player during the match between Carling and Valmont. The attacker had been excused from Moselle football for twenty years.
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