Wednesday, October 2, 2024 -A long-serving Champions League referee has reportedly been suspended from European action for allegedly threatening to kill a player.
Italian referee, Fabio Maresca was accused
of making the threat by Kuwait Premier League star Khaled Al Murshed
during a match on Friday.
Al Murshed claimed that Maresca said 'see
you next time, I'll kill you,' though another player believes the official
simply said 'see you next time' with no further remark, as per Corriere
della Sera.
Maresca was subsequently removed from being
the fourth official in Tuesday's Champions League match between PSV and
Sporting Lisbon, which ended 1-1.
However, he looks set to avoid punishment
in the country where he was accused after insisting it was just a joke.
The 43-year-old started officiating in
Italy's professional leagues in 2011 and has been involved in European
competition since 2018.
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