The Sydney referee who was hospitalised after he was attacked throughout an area soccer recreation says there must be extra safety for referees.
Last Sunday, southwest Sydney man Khodr Yaghi was knocked to the bottom and punched a number of occasions whereas overseeing an area soccer match at Padstow oval between the Greenacre Eagles and the Padstow Hornets.
The 45-year-old was rushed to Liverpool Hospital after the assault, which left him with a damaged jaw and 4 lacking enamel.
Amateur boxer, Adam Abdullah, 25, believed to be a suspended participant who went to observe the sport, has been charged with wounding with intent to trigger grievous bodily hurt and affray.
Speaking to 9 News in his first media interview for the reason that alleged assault, he mentioned he has no unwell will for the person behind the alleged assault.
“Honestly, I’ve got nothing against him. I just want to move on,” he mentioned.
However, Mr Yaghi pleaded for the soccer neighborhood to enact harder guidelines to guard referees.
“If I knew from day one I’m going to be victim to change that game, I will always put my hand up and take it,” the father-of-four mentioned.
“Do it for me but change it for good.”
Starting from this weekend, referees from the Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) will trial carrying body-cams within the males’s premier league.
After the incident, the Greenacre Eagles have withdrawn from the remaining video games within the males’s premier league this season.
In an announcement shared by the BDAFA mentioned they’ve commenced an investigation into the matter and mentioned they have been “fully co-operating with the Police”.
“Bankstown Football adopts a zero-tolerance policy to any form of violence at sanctioned events,” they mentioned in an announcement.
“Bankstown Football is committed to promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for all engaging with football, where the rights, dignity, and worth of every person are properly respected.”
Originally revealed as Sydney soccer referee injured in on-field assault speaks out
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
