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Referee shot dead by player he red carded in Argentina
Referee César Flores is dead after being shot multiple times by a soccer player whom he red-carded and sent off the pitch, according to reports.
The reported murder took place in Campo de la Ribera, the provincial capital of Cordoba, Argentina, on Sunday.
Police reportedly said the player retrieved a gun from his bag after receiving the red card, returned to the field during the game and shot the 48-year-old referee.
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/stor...gentina-021616
Referee César Flores is dead after being shot multiple times by a soccer player whom he red-carded and sent off the pitch, according to reports.
The reported murder took place in Campo de la Ribera, the provincial capital of Cordoba, Argentina, on Sunday.
Police reportedly said the player retrieved a gun from his bag after receiving the red card, returned to the field during the game and shot the 48-year-old referee.
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/stor...gentina-021616