Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in Padstow
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Local referee associations have warned that an alleged violent attack at a suburban football match in Sydney may exacerbate a long-term shortage of volunteers, amid calls for stronger punishments to eliminate abuse.
A 25-year-old man has been charged over the alleged attack at an amateur game in Padstow, which was condemned as “disgusting and cowardly” by the state’s sports minister.
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Continue reading…Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in PadstowFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLocal referee associations have warned that an alleged violent attack at a suburban football match in Sydney may exacerbate a long-term shortage of volunteers, amid calls for stronger punishments to eliminate abuse.A 25-year-old man has been charged over the alleged attack at an amateur game in Padstow, which was condemned as “disgusting and cowardly” by the state’s sports minister.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…