Alleged attack that left Sydney football referee with broken jaw may deter volunteers, associations say

Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in Padstow

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Local referee associations have warned that an alleged violent attack at a suburban football match in Sydney may exacerbate a long-term shortage of volunteers, amid calls for stronger punishments to eliminate abuse.

A 25-year-old man has been charged over the alleged attack at an amateur game in Padstow, which was condemned as disgusting and cowardly" by the state's sports minister.

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