Last Saturday, during a senior soccer match in Salta, a violent incident overshadowed the game. Franco Acosta, a referee with experience in the Salteña League and the Union of Sports Referees of the Argentine Republic (Sadra), was the victim of an attack that caused a broken nose, according to what he told local media.
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“I have to have surgery,” said Acosta, who will be forced to stay away from the courts for a recovery period.
The incident occurred at the La Loma Sports Complex, the usual venue for the ‘Los Profesionales’ tournament. Acosta, 27, shared that he had never faced a similar situation in the two years that he has been refereeing at this site, as stated by the local media ‘El Tribuno’.
“I gave him a yellow card and he automatically cried out, claiming that it wasn’t a foul,” Acosta explained about the moment before the attack.
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According to his testimony, Cardozo approached with open arms, without insults, giving the impression that he was continuing his protest, but in an unexpected turn, Acosta received a headbutt directly to the face.
Medical services later confirmed that Acosta suffered a broken nose due to the impact. While he recovers, the referee is being advised by Jorge Royano, Sadra’s representative in Salta, on the legal actions to follow.
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For their part, the tournament authorities are cconsidering an exemplary sanction against Cardozowho has already been charged with minor injuries.
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