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Father hits referee at junior game – stadium ban imposed!
A father hits the referee at the junior game in Schöftland. Consequences: Stadium ban and fine for FC Villmergen.
Father hits referee at junior game – stadium ban imposed!
An incident that shocked the football world: On May 31, 2025, there was a physical attack on a referee during a junior game in Schöftland in the canton of Aargau. A father whose son was playing on the pitch responded by punching him in the face after complaining about what he thought was an unfair foul. This behavior not only caused a stir, but was also filmed by numerous onlookers, meaning the images quickly made headlines across Switzerland. The referee had to leave the field with a scratch on his neck and a shock. As previously reported by nau.ch, the Aargau Football Association (AFV) immediately initiated a disciplinary investigation in response.
The measures taken by the Aargau Football Association are clear. The father was given a three-year stadium ban until July 3, 2028. The sanctions for the act include not only the ban, but also a fine of 3,500 francs for FC Villmergen, which made the headlines as a result of the incident. The AFV warned the club to take responsibility, without overlooking the positive cooperation in dealing with the incident. It is assumed that the player's father will be liable for the fine and the incident will continue to be prosecuted legally, regardless of the sporting consequences 20min.ch.
An appeal for respectful interaction
This incident is not just an isolated incident, but could also be a sign of a larger problem in amateur football. Sports associations are increasingly calling on everyone involved to promote respectful treatment on and off the field. Attacks on referees are not just an issue in the canton of Aargau, but a problem that affects many countries, as the DFB emphasizes. Since the 2014/2015 season, the topic of violence and discrimination in amateur football has been intensively examined dfb.de.
Although the DFB's “Year of the Referees” campaign shows progress in respectful treatment in recent months, the number of incidents remains worrying. It is important to emphasize that the number of violent clashes was reduced by 6.3 percent compared to the previous year, which shows fundamentally positive developments. But a decline of 5.5 percent in game abandonments also indicates that the issue needs to be kept in mind over the long term.
The shocking incident in Schöftland makes it clear that there is still a lot of work ahead of us. Every football supporter, every club and every player is required to work together to ensure respectful cooperation in order to protect both the games and the athletes. This is the only way amateur football can continue to be a haven for fun and fairness.