Overview

• Following the Arezzo vs. Vis Pesaro Under-12 final in Pesaro, a Vis Pesaro parent forced the 18-year-old referee into the locker room and assaulted him verbally and physically.
• The young official suffered minor injuries and was treated at San Donato hospital under a green code classification.
• Carabinieri intervened at the scene and, with Vis Pesaro officials’ help, have identified and formally reported the aggressor.
• Antonio Zappi, president of the Italian Referees Association, condemned the attack and demanded new legislation to safeguard match officials.
• The episode highlights over 200 attacks on referees this season and spurred the AIA to establish a dedicated monitoring body.