Cyprus Times

Shameful Scenes in Greece: Referee Attacked After Match

Published January 19, 2026, 11:14
Shameful Scenes in Greece: Referee Attacked After Match

Shameful scenes unfolded after the end of the match between Omiri Kallimasias and Kanari Neniton at the Kallimasia stadium, with the female refereeing team being subjected to verbal and physical assault by a man protesting the decisions. According to testimonies, the man attacked the refereeing team, resulting in the second assistant, Angeliki Oikonomopoulou, being injured and needing to be taken to hospital for first aid. The other two referees filed a complaint against the perpetrator, who was arrested on the spot. The incident was condemned by the local community and sports authorities, and further developments are expected regarding the punishment of the perpetrator and the protection of referees.