{"id":61213,"date":"2025-09-04T22:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/referee-vanessa-ceballos-attacked-after-red-card"},"modified":"2025-09-04T23:06:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T23:06:38","slug":"referee-vanessa-ceballos-attacked-after-red-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/referee-vanessa-ceballos-attacked-after-red-card","title":{"rendered":"Referee Vanessa Ceballos Attacked After Red Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>A shocking incident occurred during a Colombian first division match when referee Vanessa Ceballos was physically attacked after sending off a player. The scene, captured on video and quickly spread across social media, shows the player identified as Boli\u0301var slapping the referee in the face.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The violent act stunned both spectators in the stadium and internet users worldwide, drawing widespread outrage.<\/p>\n<p>Ceballos had expelled the player during the match between Deportivo Quique and Real Alianza Aracataca, prompting the assault. Despite the aggression, the referee kept her composure. While she initially appeared tempted to retaliate, her colleagues quickly restrained her, and she chose to remain professional. This calm response under pressure earned her praise from many observers.<\/p>\n<p>The attack has sparked heated debate about the safety of referees in football. Fans, players, and officials alike have condemned the incident, with many urging stricter measures to protect referees from violence on the pitch. On social media, Ceballos received strong support, with users highlighting her courage and professionalism in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. A shocking incident occurred during a Colombian first division match when referee Vanessa Ceballos was physically attacked after sending off a player. The scene, captured on video and quickly spread across social media, shows the player identified as Boli\u0301var slapping the referee in the face. 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