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Referee Assaulted: Cyprus Football Official Banned for a Year

Published January 7, 2026, 19:10
Referee Assaulted: Cyprus Football Official Banned for a Year

A Karmiotissa Polemidion physiotherapist, Savvas Kypros, has been banned from football matches until January 6, 2027, and fined by the Sports Court. The punishment stems from his conduct during and after the match against APEA Akrotiri, where he vehemently protested refereeing decisions and, following the game, entered the pitch and punched referee Konstantinos Theodorou in the ribs. The complaint states the attack occurred as the referee was heading to the dressing rooms. The decision was based on violations of the KOP Disciplinary Regulations.