The Berlin referees strike against the increase in violence on football fields. The Football Association of the Capital (BFV) announced the decision of the referee committee on its website. All referees had been dropped from their matches on Saturday and Sunday.
"Already after a few matchdays we have recorded 109 incidents of violence and discrimination in the Berlin squares," quoted the BFV the arbitration committee. Accordingly, the violence was directed 53 times specifically against the referee. "These are alarming numbers, here action is required and a clear stop sign set."
Affected by the match all leagues below the Berlin League. The decision had been made by a clear majority, said Jörg Wehling as chairman of the BFV arbitration committee the transmitter rbb24. The Bureau of the BFV wanted to discuss the next steps on Friday.
