Football Match Turns Violent: Player Suffers Broken Arm in Targeted Attack - video

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A 38-year-old football player suffered a broken arm during a heated seven-a-side match on March 9 at the Song Singh field in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district. The injured player, Ritnarong, has filed a police report, accusing his opponent, known only as Pae, of intentional aggression rather than playing the sport fairly.

 

Ritnarong provided both a medical certificate and video evidence to Samrong Nua Police Station, supporting his testimony to Police Lieutenant Weerapong Boontor. During the match, Pae allegedly kicked Ritnarong in the chest, face, and left arm, resulting in fractures in two places.

 

The match, part of a league competition with a 7,000 baht prize, had previously been incident-free, but tensions flared during the game against Pae’s team. Ritnarong claimed Pae accused him of badmouthing, which led to an escalation in aggressive play. Despite repeated fouls, the referee initially issued only a yellow card.

 

 

As the game continued, Pae intensified his focus on Ritnarong with a forceful kick to the chest, knocking him down. The assault escalated with kicks to the face and arm, culminating in a broken limb. Pae then confronted Ritnarong, saying, “Are you not done yet?” before being issued a red card towards the match's conclusion, which Ritnarong's team won 3-1.

 

Expressing his confusion over the referee's hesitance to penalise Pae sooner, Ritnarong suggested this might be due to Pae’s team being the home side. He emphasised that such deliberate aggression is unprecedented in his experience, where players usually apologise following on-pitch clashes.

 

Ritnarong has vowed to pursue legal action against Pae, refusing any out-of-court settlement. Police are expected to summon Pae for further questioning as they proceed with the investigation. This incident highlights the importance of sportsmanship and proper officiating in maintaining the integrity of competitive sports, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-12