It has since emerged that Mr Abdullah played for the same south west Sydney club - the Greenacre Eagles - as Taha Sabbagh, who was gunned down in front of his 12-year-old son at close range in an alleged underworld hit in March. 'I told them, 'Dad had a little accident at soccer and he's going to be getting better',' she said. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Being a playboy: Musicians shock take on WOMANISING, Terri Irwin UNRECOGNISABLE in stunning new look. Market data provided by Factset. Being a playboy: Musicians shock take on WOMANISING, Terri Irwin UNRECOGNISABLE in stunning new look. From his hospital bed on Sunday, Mr Yaghi told Nine News: 'I thought I was going to die.'. Ricardo Portillo Update: Teen pleads guilty in Utah soccer ref death Soccer player charged with attempted murder for kicking referee in the head I might lose the sense of feeling on my lips for good this was very upsetting, he said. We are planning on having a soccer fundraiser for the family of the victim. rights reserved. Eight weeks is also the period Mr Yaghi's alleged attacker was ordered to spend behind bars after he failed to secure release on bail in Bankstown Local Court on Monday. Adam Abdallah, 25, has been charged with affray and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. According to police, two other men over the age of 20 were also shot and taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. An online fundraiser has also been set up to help pay for Alvarados funeral costs. A gruesome Liveleak video has been uploaded showing the aftermath of the Brazilian soccer ref who was beheaded by fans for stabbing a player during a game. US Soccer to distribute tickets for World Cup qualifier vs. Mexico through random draw. CNN . The violent outburst is not the first time Mr Abdallah has been involved in an abusive incident at a soccer match. 'Soccer is in his blood. Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 30, 2023 Referee Paul Tierney talks to Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp REUTERS/Carl Recine Police say enraged spectators invaded a football field, stoned the referee to death and quartered his body after he stabbed a player to death. Family of Michigan soccer ref who was killed by player's punch - WDIV Ramirez said the centre is planning a charity match in Alvarados honour to help pay for funeral expenses. Attacked Sydney referee Khodr Yaghi has been lauded for pledging to return to the field. He described the 20-year-old as "the most respectful . A soccer referee was beheaded and his head displayed atop a wooden stake at midfield after a match erupted in violence in Brazil. -PR Handout Image. Its very sore at the moment, my whole body is sore, my whole face, my neck is sore, he told AM Agenda host Laura Jayes on Monday. A man is in custody after an alleged attack on a Sydney soccer referee the NSW premier has branded shocking. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fans decapitate soccer referee in Brazil after he stabs, kills player Sounds more like the stuff of a Stalinist people's republic. 'Soccer should be a place that is safe,' she said. 25-year-old man charged over alleged assault of referee at football Football NSW said it had been made aware of the alleged attack and will provide ongoing support to the Bankstown Football Association. Best Perth pubs for pre-footy beers or a cheeky cocktail, West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. The player allegedly grabbed a gun from his backpack and shot the referee. ,Raimundo da Costa Maral Novinho It has emerged that Mr Abdullah played for the same south west Sydney club - the Greenacre Eagles - as Taha Sabbagh (pictured), who was gunned down in front of his 12-year-old son at close range in an alleged underworld hit in March. Despite his ordeal,Ms Yaghi said he would never stop playing or refereeing. Republication or distribution of this content is But the experienced referee and soccer enthusiast remains determined to fulfil his role as a volunteer at the FIFA Women's World Cup in July. 1 May 2023 2:51pm.