Parliamentary candidate involved in referee attack
May 3, 2026
A 38-year-old man, who is running for parliament, allegedly attacked an assistant referee during a football match in Limassol. The incident occurred after an unknown person threw a plastic bottle onto the field. The assistant referee was taken to the hospital for medical checks and was discharged shortly after. The suspect is in custody and will appear before a court. This event raises concerns about violence in sports.