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      Shocking moment boxing referee attacked after stopping fight – before turning round, punching him and running off

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      CHAOS erupted at a boxing clash as a fighter and referee ended up throwing punches at each other.Over in the Dominican Republic, Angel Cruz took on Julio de Jesus Rodriguez in a super welterweight clash.Julio de Jesus Rodriguez pushed the referee after he announced a stoppageCredit: @PermantexGHe then hit the ref with a right hookCredit: @PermantexGBefore the official then tried to hit him backCredit: @PermantexGBut in round two, there was huge controversy as Cruz landed a powerful right hand on his opponent.It led to De Jesus falling to his knees before swiftly getting back up again.But the referee had seen enough and stopped the bout to hand his 29-year-old rival the victory.As the official waved his arm in front of Cruz, he angrily pushed him away.READ MORE IN BOXINGBefore furiously storming to the other side of the ring and landing a right hook on the ref’s head.The official initially did not retaliate but then shockingly charged at Cruz and tried to punch him.His swing missed and the referee then dashed away from the scene and jumped out the ring.The crazy incident left fans shocked, with one saying: “Casually walking up the referee and punching him is nuts.”Most read in BoxingAnother added: “This is one of the craziest boxing clips I’ve seen. Swinging on a ref is near unheard of, the ref swinging back is once in a century.”And a third commented: “That was classless.”Inside Muhammad Ali’s stunning former LA mansion up for sale More

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      How England vs Slovakia referee survived a beating from a club PRESIDENT to complete Euro 2024 dream

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      THE Turkish referee who was punched by a club president will be the man in the middle for England’s last-16 clash with Slovakia.Whistler Halil Umut Meler, 37, will be in charge of keeping the peace at Gelsenkirchen.Faruk Koca, president of MKE Ankaragucu, throws a punch to the referee Halil Umut MelerCredit: GettyKoca stormed onto the pitch at full-time before confronting MelerCredit: GettyThe referee will now officiate England in Euro 2024Credit: GettyIn December, he was attacked on the pitch by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after the supremo’s side drew 1-1 with Rizespor.Rizespor scored a last-gasp leveller in a bad-tempered clash that included two red cards.Koca stormed onto the pitch at full-time before confronting Meler, with the official kicked on the floor after being punched by the president.Meler was later pictured looking battered and bruised in hospital.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut on being discharged, he confirmed: “There is no problem with my health.”It sparked outrage in Turkey, with the attack prompting the temporary suspension of the Turkish Super Lig.Koca ended up resigning as Ankaragucu president after a court ordered his arrest while Meler continued refereeing to earn a spot at the Euros. England topped their group with an opening win against Serbia with draws to Denmark and Slovenia following.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSlovakia await in the last 16 on Sunday and Phil Foden is back having gone to the UK for the birth of his third child.Meanwhile, Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier worked on individual programmes to aid their load – but are expected to play against Slovakia.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesOf the two players, Trippier is the bigger doubt and if he were to lose his fitness battle, Ezri Konsa is the most likely candidate to come in at left-back.Luke Shaw still remains an unused member of the squad after being selected while still carrying an injury.But the Manchester United star has now declared himself fit and could feature against Slovakia.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Uefa refs chief FINALLY explains why Armstrong was denied penalty – and says Scotland were LUCKY McGinn wasn’t punished

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      UEFA refs boss Roberto Rosetti says the controversial penalty decision Scotland didn’t get against Hungary was the RIGHT call by the officials – because Stuart Armstrong initiated the contact.Scots fans were raging when Argentinian official Facundo Tello waved away claims for Hungary defender Willi Orban’s challenge on Armstrong last Sunday.Stuart Armstrong and Willi Orban tangled inside the Hungarian boxCredit: GettyArmstrong was downed by the contact from OrbanCredit: GettyBut no penalty was givenCredit: EPAReferee Facundo Tello was having none of itCredit: EPABut Rosetti said the decision was correct – and that Hungary could also have been awarded a penalty BEFORE the Stuttgart flashpoint.Managing Director for Refereeing Rosetti said: “This was a very tough game with a couple of controversial incidents.“There was one in minute 68 when there was a possible penalty because the Scotland number 7 – John McGinn – was pulling the opponent’s shirt.“Then of course in minute 79 in the penalty area of Hungary, there was another incident, in favour of Scotland.“The attacker of Scotland, Armstrong, was in front of the Hungarian.“If you watch it from behind the camera, there was a movement of the attacker towards the Hungarian, so it was another controversial decision.“Of course the VAR checked it – they check everything.“They checked and decided it was just physical contact because, in their opinion the attacker changed his direction towards the defender and it was a physical contact to challenge the defender.“So, no intervention.”Most read in FootballRosetti grew short-tempered when Scottish media quizzed him again about the Armstrong incident during the Euros briefing.He said: “There were two controversial situations – two, O.K.?Steve Clarke, Negative Normans and the players who didn’t perform to their best as Scotland’s Euro 2024 dream turned into a nightmare“One was a clear pulling in the penalty area but you don’t mention that?“Then there was the Armstrong situation which I have explained how it was decided. Thank you.”As Sunsport revealed yesterday, Tello has not been appointed as referee for any of the Round of 16 fixtures, which begin tomorrow.He said: “We started with 19 refereeing teams and we have reached a point where some referees will not be appointed in matches.“We will assess the performances and appoint the best referees for the next matches.“There isn’t space for all the referees. Believe me it’s tough to tell the officials, ‘Game over.’This incident involving John McGinn was checked on VARIt could have led to a penalty“The referees who don’t handle another game are not ending because they have been bad, but because others have been better.”However Rosetti PRAISED Scotland skipper Andy Robertson for his conduct towards referee Clement Turpin following the penalty decision that led to Ryan Porteous’ red card against Germany in the opening fixture.UEFA made a pre-tournament decision to crack down on dissent, only allowing team captains to speak to referees – with other players automatically yellow-carded for approaching officials.Rosetti revealed that cautions for dissent in the group stage had almost doubled – with 19 yellows compared to ten in the last Euros.Media were played audio discussion between ref Turpin and VAR Jerome Brisard following Porteous’ challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Brisard exclaiming “Ooof! Penalty, clear penalty, and for me it’s red.”Rosetti said: “In the opening match we saw an excellent dialogue between the Scotland captain and the referee Clement Turpin.“Clement was following the ball and didn’t fix the point of contact at the tackle. The penalty is 100 percent clear and the red card for serious foul play is correct.“It’s a good decision by the referee in the end – and very good intervention by the VAR Jerome Brisard.“But I would say also it was excellent behaviour by this great player, Robertson, the captain of Scotland.“A great player and he showed great behaviour towards the referee.“This is what we want to see.”Meanwhile, three Scottish refs will take charge of European ties in the early rounds next month.David Munro will take charge of the Champions League qualifier between Faroes side Klaksvik and Differdange 03 of Luxembourg.READ MORE SUN STORIESDavid Dickinson will be in the middle for Botev Plovdiv’s Europa League game against Maribor of Slovenia, while Matt MacDermid will be in charge of the Conference League game between Wales’ Bala Town and Paide of Estonia.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Argentinian referee and VAR at centre of Scotland vs Hungary penalty row AXED from Euro 2024 as Uefa slam ‘major errors’

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      UEFA have AXED the blundering Argentinian ref who ignored Scotland’s penalty claim against Hungary – AND his VAR.Facundo Tello infuriated Steve Clarke by ignoring Willi Orban’s foul on Stuart Armstrong in Stuttgart – leading to a furious outburst from the Scotland boss.Referee Facundo Tello during the clash between Scotland and HungaryCredit: GettyReferee Facundo Tello shows Yellow card to Scott McTominayCredit: GettySteve Clarke was far from happy with Mr TelloCredit: Kenny RamsayBut Sunsport understands SIX on the 19 refereeing teams have been sent home after being told they won’t officiate any further matches in the tournament – and that Tello and his assistants Gabriel Chade and Ezequiel Brailovsky are among them.And Spanish sources are tonight reporting that Tello’s VAR Alejandro Hernandez has also been stood down for “not evaluating the play as indicated in the instructions” over the Armstrong incident. In fact, UEFA felt Hernandez failed to intervene on TWO penalty-box incidents in the Scotland v Hungary match.As well as the Armstrong flashpoint, UEFA bosses believed Grant Hanley’s first-half elbow on Endre Botka could also have been interpreted as a penalty to the Hungarians. UEFA are likely to announce on Friday which refereeing teams are staying on.And though there had been speculation that Tello would be given a knockout stages fourth official appointment in a bid to maintain the reciprocal courtesy agreement between UEFA and Conmebol, he looks to have paid the price for what’s viewed as a major error.The performance of the Argentinian in Stuttgart saw Clarke asked if he had spoken to the official.The Scotland boss responded: “He’s from Argentina — why would I ask him? Most read in Euro 2024“He probably doesn’t speak the language. I don’t know.Does Steve Clarke still have the desire in him to continue & has Callum McGregor played his last game for Scotland“Why is he here? Why is there not a European referee?”Those comments infuriated UEFA top brass who have yet to decide whether to charge Clarke for the remarks.The agreement between UEFA and Conmebol has seen Italian Maurizio Mariani at the Copa America, where he refereed the U.S.A.’s win over Bolivia.Scotland’s Stuart Armstrong falls after the challenge from Hungary’s Willi OrbanCredit: APReferee Facundo Tello speaks to Andrew Robertson of ScotlandCredit: GettyKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Fans left baffled by little-known VAR rule as Romania are awarded ‘ridiculous’ penalty against Slovakia

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      FANS were outraged by VAR handing Romania a penalty against Slovakia in their Euro 2024 crunch.Razvan Marin’s spot-kick brought his side level before the break in a crucial Group E decider.The referee gave a free-kick for this foul outside the boxRomania drew level before half-timeCredit: GettyBut viewers felt Slovakia were hard done by.Ianis Hagi was brought down by David Hancko on the edge of the box and there was a second collision inside the area.Referee Daniel Siebert initially gave a free-kick but VAR intervened and awarded a penalty without sending the official to the monitor.One fan posted on X: “That Romania penalty is ridiculous lol.”READ MORE EURO 2024 NEWSA second added: “There’s the slightest touch of his boot on his toe but even when that happens it’s outside the box, then he runs into the box and falls over. “Crazy how VAR gave that and also didn’t even tell the Ref to check the monitor.”A third added: “Disagree about penalty and also ref should have gone to the monitor not just accept what VAR said. “Contact in the box initiated by Hagi, free-kick outside would have been correct decision.”Most read in Euro 2024The official explanation is that VAR is allowed to make an objective decision, such as correcting the referee when the contact was made in a different location.In this case, the controversy surrounds the fact that the initial foul was outside the area with a second coming together inside the box which the official may have taken another view of.England vs Slovenia Player RatingsThe goal could have a huge impact on the race for the last 16.All four teams in Group E began the day on three points, meaning the quartet can finish in any position.Depending on the results of tonight’s Group F games, the third-placed team from Group E could play England in the last 16.Thanks to their draw, Romania and Slovakia are both in the knockout phase.The Romanians went through as group winners and Slovakia as one of the best third-placed teams.Belgium finished second after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who were sent home in fourth. More

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      How Slovenia were allowed to get around brand new Uefa rule for Euro 2024 in England snooze-fest

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      SLOVENIA found a way around the new Uefa rule regarding players surrounding the referee during their 1-1 draw with England.Both teams progressed to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 despite putting on a dire display in Cologne.Slovenia were allowed to get around brand new Uefa ruleCredit: GettyDefender Jaka Bijol was the nominated captainCredit: GettyAnd viewers noticed something during the game that hasn’t been the norm at this tournament. Uefa announced a rule change designed to stop players surrounding a referee following a controversial decision.The rule states that the captain is the only player from each team who is allowed to discuss a decision made by the referee.If a player is not a captain and approaches the official to dispute a decision – they will be immediately booked.read more england newsHowever goalkeeper Jan Oblak is the Slovenia captain, which meant they could nominate another outfield player to speak with the referee instead.With Oblak often far away from incidents on the pitch, Slovenia gave centre-back Jaka Bijol the responsibility of engaging with the referee.It is understood that if situations arise near the penalty area, then goalkeeping captains are permitted to speak to match officials.It was the third time we have seen this at Euro 2024 – with Italy also adopting the same approach as Gianluigi Donnarumma wears the armband.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDenmark have also benefited from this rule change with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel nominating midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg.Udinese defender Bijol had a strong match against the Three Lions, but was booked for fouling Kane in the second half. SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesMeanwhile England star Phil Foden was booked for dissent after approaching the referee in the 79th minute.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Uefa’s chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti explained the rule change.Rosetti said: “We shared the idea with the coaches and spoke about this topic inside our board, with top players, former players and coaches.”Together we agreed about this situation and then went to the teams.”We are doing this not for the referees, but for football, the image of the game and the next generation.”Phil Foden was booked for breaching the new rule about surrounding the refereeCredit: AFPEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Croatia boss Dalic hints at Euro 2024 ‘FIX’ scandal as he claims ref for Italy heartbreak ‘not designated by chance’

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      CROATIA boss Zlatko Dalic angrily accused Uefa of a lack of “respect” after their dramatic draw to Italy in Leipzig.The Croats were on the verge of snatching a last 16 spot from the Italians in Group B thanks to Luka Modric’s 55th minute strike – moments after missing a penalty.Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic hit out at the ref after there were eight minutes added onCredit: GettyCroatia talisman Luka Modric was devastated after the defeatCredit: RexHowever, with 41 seconds remaining of EIGHT minutes added on, Mattia Zaccagni curled in a last-gasp beauty to all but knock Dalic’s men out of the Euros.Italy will now play Switzerland in the knock-out stages on June 29, while Croatia – on two points – are unlikely to squeeze through as a ranked third-place side.And Dalic raged: “The referee tore us apart the whole match, he wasn’t sent to that match by chance.”I don’t know where the referee found those eight minutes of stoppage time. I was talking about Uefa and Fifa, you didn’t support me in that.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But that’s not the reason, I want to say it no matter how much some people criticise me, it’s a fact. I can’t escape the impression that this is so.”There were six substitutions, so three minutes maximum. And it was VAR minutes, so four minutes maximum, he put eight.”He continued: “We are a small country. Whether it is Uefa or Fifa, no one gives us too much thought. You cannot have eight minutes added time. It is a nonsense.“There weren’t too many breaks or fouls to justify that. Croatia needs to be respected and recognised because once again we played for almost three hours.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Were it France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, that wouldn’t happen. We had a similar experience at the Qatar World Cup.”Modric – who became the oldest ever scorer at a Euros at 38 and 289 days – was distraught at the full-time whistle, admitting it was one of the toughest results of his career on his 178th international appearance.Watch moment frustrated Luka Modric walks out of interview after reporter’s question following Croatia’s Euro 2024 drawCroatia can only have themselves to blame after a woeful group stage run, losing 3-0 to Spain before conceding a late leveller to draw 2-2 with Albania.And Dalic – who could now lose his job after leading Croatia to a World Cup final and semi-final since taking charge in 2017 – added: “It really hurts.“It still hurts and it will over the coming days and months. It’s not easy. But when we look at the situation there are some days when it’s your day and just not your day.“We need to stick together in defeat with humility and keep our heads high. I hold my hands up, I’m the one to blame if we haven’t made it through. I just want to thank my players.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Who is Euro 2024 and Champions League referee Clement Turpin?

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      THERE will be a familiar face in the middle during Euro 2024 this summer.Clement Turpin, known for officiating in the Champions League, is taking charge of England vs Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25. Clement Turpin is one of Europe’s most respected refereesCredit: ReutersWho is Clement Turpin?Clement Turpin is one of the most experienced whistlers at Euro 2024.The Frenchman began in the National League in 2006, taking just two years to reach Ligue 1, the highest rung in the domestic ladder.In 2010 he was given Fifa listed status, meaning he could branch out into Europe.Since then he has reffed in 2014 and 2018 World Cup qualifiers and was in the middle during Euro 2016 in his home country.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Turpin is a hugely experienced referee and has previously taken charge of both a Champions League (2022) and Europa League final (2021).He will be joined by assistants Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages in Germany this summer.The official previously spoke about how he never expected to take charge of such important games when he was beginning his career.He explained: “I never said to myself that I would referee a European final one day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“From the start, I preferred to set myself small targets and challenges along the way.”I’ve never had a particular role model as a referee, but I’ve watched other referees and taken little bits of what they do and incorporated them into my own refereeing.”Gareth Southgate needs to take urgent action to avoid Euro 2024 disaster – here’s how England should line up vs SloveniaSome of you may think that Turpin looks familiar despite not even knowing his name.That could be because a lot of supporters have likened his appearance to that of Arsenal and Belgium star Leandro Trossard.When he took charge of the 2024 Champions League semi-final clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, fans took to social media to joke that at least onE Arsenal player had made it through.One fan posted: “Leandro Trossard has made the #UCL semi-finals…” Turpin has refereed the Europa League and Champions League finals beforeCredit: PAAnother wrote: “Dude’s on fire, deserved spot in the semis.”A third said: “Wait a minute!! The referee is Trossard.”A fourth joked: “Why is Trossard refereeing?”While a further fan added: “This ref gotta be Trossard’s father.”Full list of main referees at Euro 2024What Euros matches has Clement Turpin refereed?Turpin was in charge for the opening match of Euro 2024, when hosts Germany thrashed Scotland 5-1.He is back in action when he officiates England vs Slovenia on Thursday, June 25.He will be assisted by his French team of Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, with Jérôme Brisard as Video Assistant Referee (VAR). More