Referee Carlos Santos was beaten during a under-17 futsal game last Saturday in Lousada and was eventually transported to the hospital. The incident occurred during the match between the CCD Order and AC Alfenense, when an adept broke into the set room after jumping the seal, violently pushing the judge from the match.
The situation generated an environment of great tension, rapidly extending to the benches, where there were moments of confusion. The absence of policing in the place has further aggravated the scenario, leaving security management in the hands of the organization.
The Albino Nogueira Arbitration Academy – Futsal Referee Association, has already been publicly condemning the successful, requiring sports and judicial entities to act firmly before this type of behaviors, which they consider “inadmissible in a context of formation”.
In turn, Atlético Clube Alfenense also reacted through social networks. In the comments box of the publication of the Arbitration Academy, the club revealed that it has already contacted the assaulted referee, expressing solidarity: “Atletico Clube Alfenense has already contacted Mr. Referee Carlos Santos and has made himself available to whatever it is.
The case is now generating wide discussion about safety in training games and the responsibility of clubs in preventing episodes of violence.
