Referee hit in a fight on the football pitch in the province of Avellino

Shame in the first category province of Avellino: at the end of the football match between Virtus Monteforte Irpino e ASD Durazzano Calciowhich took place yesterday, Sunday 17 November, a fight broke out between the players on the pitch. However, it was the referee who paid the price Mariana Grimaldihit and fallen during the rush. The Carabinieri intervened immediately on the football pitch to investigate the case, and the 118 health workers: the referee actually had to seek medical treatment for the blows she received.

The solidarity of the mayor of Monteforte Irpino

The mayor of Monteforte Irpino spoke about the serious episode of violence that occurred on the home pitch, Mario Vanniwho wrote on the official social channels of the municipal administration: “I express, on behalf of the entire community of Altavilla Irpina, our full solidarity with Mrs. Mariana Grimaldi, referee of the football match between Virtus Monteforte Irpino and Durazzano Calcio, victim of an unacceptable attack during the match played at our sports facility.”

“Episodes of violence like this – the mayor continued – have nothing to do with sport, which must be a place of respect, inclusion and healthy competition. We firmly condemn them, hoping that those responsible will be identified and called to account I would like to point out that the Altaville community, as well as the fans and sports clubs in our area, have no involvement in what happened alongside Mariana Grimaldi and anyone who promotes sport as a positive value, reiterating our commitment to the protection of all those who live and work in the world of sport”.