07/10/2026
A MESSAGE TO ALL FOOTBALL LOVERS
As Red Stars FC, we are saddened to learn about yesterday's incident where a match was abandoned following an assault on the referee.
We were not part of that game, but as members of the football family, we feel the need to speak.
Football is passion, but violence should never be part of it.
To Players: The referee can make mistakes just like we do on the pitch (and this does not mean that whatever decision was made by the referee was a mistake). Assaulting an official will not change a decision; it will only endanger your career, your club, and the game.
To Fans: Your support is the heartbeat of the game, but pitch invasions and attacks on officials hurt the team you love. They can lead to forfeits, bans, fines, and point deductions.
Let's remember: There is life after football. The final whistle blows after 90 minutes, but life, respect, and brotherhood continue.
We urge all clubs to continue educating players and supporters: Respect the officials. Respect the game. Say NO to violence.