Argentinian player gets 22 match ban for attacking female referee

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Baku. 26 November. REPORT.AZ/ Football player Emmanuel Frances of Argentinian 4th division club Deportivo Merlo got 22 match disqualification for attacking female referee.

Report informs, referring to AFP.

The player hit the neck of lineswoman Maria Eugenia Rocco. She had to immediately hid within the group of players and then took refuge in the dressing room until police arrived.

Beside applying to Argentinian football association, the referee also prepares to sue.  

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