Germany: Fritz Keller (DFB) condemns recent acts of violence against amateur referees

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Referee threatened by players for brandishing a red card in a German amateur game - ©  D.R.

"The numerous acts of violence, disrespect and attacks on amateur referees shock us; we are dismayed, stunned and affected. Every incident is one too many, every form of violence is unacceptable. Attacks on the referee are attacks on football and that must stop, there is no doubt about it!" said Fritz Keller president of the DFB in an open...

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Referee threatened by players for brandishing a red card in a German amateur game - ©  D.R.

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