Footballer punched referee in the face: Details of the scandal in Colombia.

Incident in the game in Colombia

According to The Sun: The referee in South America needed medical assistance after a player punched her in the face.

Vanessa Seballos was assigned for the game between the Colombian teams Real Alianza Cataguera and Deportivo Kike.

Star of Real Alianza Cataguera Javier Bolivar received a red card from referee Vanessa Seballos in a match against Deportivo Kike Seballos shamelessly hit the referee after receiving the red card Angry Seballos tried to hit Bolivar but was stoppedCEN

Provocation and reaction

In the game, a terrible scene occurred: Javier Bolivar immediately hit Seballos after she showed him the red card.

Bolivar, who was already sitting on the substitute bench, received the red card in the 66th minute of the game.

He angrily approached Seballos, even before she raised the card.

As he stepped back, he struck her in the face with his right hand.

Seballos, outraged by the attack, attempted to hit Bolivar, who fled but was stopped.

The team players called out Bolivar's behavior, one of the goalkeepers pushed him sharply away.

The video of this humiliating incident quickly spread on social media, and Bolivar received negative reactions for his behavior.

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Apology and consequences

Bolivar apologized on social media for his behavior, which could lead to serious consequences in the form of a lengthy suspension from Colombian football associations.

However, he denies INTENTIONALLY hitting Seballos and claims he was trying to take the whistle out of her mouth.

“I acknowledge that my behavior was rude and inappropriate, undignified for an athlete and a human.”

“Unfortunately, when I tried to take the whistle out of the referee's mouth, I made a mistake and sent a negative signal that should never have happened.”

“I want to clarify that there was never any physical aggression against the referee.”

“However, I understand that my gesture was offensive and distorted her image, contrary to the values of football and respect.”

“Therefore, I sincerely apologize to her, her family, women and all those affected.”

“I firmly reject any form of violence, especially against women. Women deserve our full respect, attention and admiration.”

“My goal is to work on my personal and sporting development so as never to repeat an act that violates a person's dignity.”

The events surrounding the incident in the game underline the importance of respect in sports, especially towards women in professional life. This case prompts reflection on the consequences of aggression and the need to strengthen ethics in football and in sports in general. Bolivar, who was previously known for his talent, has now become a symbol of a negative example that can lead to changes in attitude and behavior in the sporting environment.