Death of referee Johan Hamel: reactions from the world of football

"Refereeing is in mourning. We learn of the death of our colleague and friend Johan Hamel, Ligue 1 referee, at the age of 42", SAFE announced on 16/11/2022.

Victim of a stroke during a training session on Tuesday 15/11/2022, the Frenchman Johan Hamel (born on 11/10/1980) had refereed 135 Ligue 1 Uber Eats matches and 85 Ligue 2 BKT matches as the main referee since 2011. He also officiated the LOSC Lille - Stade Rennais FC game (1-1, Matchday 14 of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats) on 06/11/2022.

"To his family, relatives and friends, SAFE and the referees send their deepest condolences. Johan, we will miss you," said the French union.

The announcement of Johan's death has provoked numerous reactions from the football world. News Tank Football joins his family, friends and the entire refereeing community in their grief.

The announcement of this death provoked many reactions from the world of football. News Tank Football also expresses its deepest sympathy to his family, friends and the entire refereeing community.

Death of Johan Hamel: the world of football in shock

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