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Assaults on football referees in the Balkans

Overview

Recent reports indicate instances of physical violence against football officials in the Balkan region.

In Serbia, former Yugoslav goalkeeper Predrag Ristović reportedly assaulted referee Miroslav Milenković in Ub following a Serbian First League match between Metalac and Jedinstvo. The incident allegedly began after a red card was issued to a reserve goalkeeper, leading to a verbal dispute and Ristović pushing the official.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, referee Bojan Makarić was struck in the head by a player during a futsal tournament near Brčko. The assault required Makarić to undergo medical examinations and surgery, resulting in a temporary absence from WWin Liga BiH matches. Local police have stated that legal measures will be pursued as facts are established.

Entities

Brezovo Polje · Brčko District Police · WWin Liga BiH · Miroslav Milenković · Predrag Ristović

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Referee Bojan Makarić assaulted during futsal tournament

    WWin Liga BiH referee Bojan Makarić was assaulted during a futsal tournament in Brezovo Polje. He requires surgery following a head injury and will be sidelined from professional matches.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Predrag Ristović assaults referee in Ub

    Former Yugoslav goalkeeper Predrag Ristović assaulted referee Miroslav Milenković in Ub following a Serbian First League match between Jedinstvo and Metalac.

Sources

gol.dnevnik.hr · oslobodjenje.ba · pravdabl.com · sportsport.ba · zurnal.rs