Man dies after fight at California soccer game over refereeing decision
by Guardian sport from US news | The Guardian on (#61VY0)
- Misael Sanchez, 29, dies 15 days after game descends into brawl
- Witnesses say teams disagreed over referee's decision
A 29-year-old man has died 15 days days after he was involved in a fight between two amateur soccer teams in southern California.
Police confirmed that Misael Sanchez died on Monday morning, two weeks after he became involved in the fight at a high school in Oxnard, a city in the greater Los Angeles area. According to police, players and fans fought after witnesses said they disagreed over a refereeing decision. The game was part of an adult sports league that is unaffiliated with the school.
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