Video: Referee and Father Star in Embarrassing Episode in U-15 Tournament
An act described as brutal and unacceptable shook youth football in Colombia this past weekend.
TL;DR
- FIFA referee Kéiner Jiménez was physically assaulted by a player's father during a U-15 youth football match in Colombia.
- The incident occurred after Jiménez ejected a player from Academia Valledupar.
- The aggressor entered the field and attacked the referee, who defended himself.
- Videos of the incident went viral on social media, causing public outrage.
- Football authorities are expected to impose severe sanctions on the aggressor and the club.
- The incident highlights safety concerns for referees in youth categories.