Basque Referees Strike: Violence & Abuse Force Action in Youth Football
BILBAO, Spain – A disturbing trend of abuse directed at young referees is shaking the foundations of youth soccer in the Basque Country. From verbal threats to physical aggression, officials as young as 15 are facing increasingly hostile environments on the pitch, prompting unprecedented action from the Vizcaya Territorial Committee of Referees. The situation reached … Read more
