# Assaults on football referees in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assaults-on-football-referees-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-08-20T05:53:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/referee-bojan-makari-assaulted-during-futsal-tournament

### 2026-08-08: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/predrag-ristovi-assaults-referee-in-ub

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