The man apologizes for punching the young soccer referee

In a letter which Radio-Canada Sports obtained a copy, the man in question, confirming that he was the grandfather of one of the participants in the match and specified that he was a former teacher, described his own actions asnot reasonable.

During the fight, I initiated a verbal and then physical altercation with a young linesman, can we read there. I used it in an unacceptable way and I take responsibility for it. I’m sure I deeply regret it. As a former teacher, I know this is a very bad example for 14 -year -olds.

The incident in question, which was repeatedly posted on social media, is said to have started with exchanges of words and turned into physical pain when the man left his seat to face the referee. The spectators confronted him on the ground.

The man apologizes to the young referee and his family, to the players, coaches and other officials present at the match and to those who witnessed this moment of confusion without politeness, kindness and exemplified a violence but completely contrary to my own values.

He also specified that he took steps to get help after last weekend’s events.

I am aware that my actions cannot be erased, shall we read more. However, I hope to make everyone understand how important it is for our children or grandchildren to have fun while practicing their favorite sport in a non -violent environment.

Soccer Quebec, which strongly condemned the spectator’s actions, was confirmed to Radio-Canada Sports by its arbitration director, Nathanaël de Wilde, as a disciplinary approach. is already on.

There is a provincial disciplinary committee that will review this type of situation and incident, Mr. de Wilde said. We will read the letter there. All available parameters will be considered to make the appropriate decision. I am convinced that the suspensions will be exemplary and meaningful.

Whether he insists that the young referee and his family accept or not these excuses, Nathanaël de Wilde however judges that this is a first step in the right direction.

For everyone, there are lessons to be learned, but clearly, at the base, the victim was the young referee who was attacked, he indicated. That’s the main thing we need to get out of here.

The disciplinary approach is currently in the evaluation stage only, but it should develop rapidly in the next few days.