Referee Ricardo Portillo should be mourned by all this day (and for many more), so we don't forget. Such a sad tragedy for his family and all who knew him!
A 17-year-old struck him in the head because Portillo had the nerve to do his job and "yellow-card" him. Soon, a bigger yellow card should be coming his way, and all the parents, spectators, and players who utter violent and despicable things about referees and opposing team mates, share in the guilt and in the responsibility. It is likely that the 17-year-old heard many such examples until he, like them, had no respect for the people that make sport a reality.
Sports are nothing without rules and the referees who apply them. I tried to referee and it is one of the most challenging and difficult things to do. It’s probably more difficult than being a judge, who can take his time in deliberations.
You may disagree, or call it “different,” but don't disrespect our referees. Don't ever give any kid an inkling that a judgment call by a referee deserves anything other than respect. Remember that of all who play such roles.
Loren M. Lambert © May 6, 2013
A 17-year-old struck him in the head because Portillo had the nerve to do his job and "yellow-card" him. Soon, a bigger yellow card should be coming his way, and all the parents, spectators, and players who utter violent and despicable things about referees and opposing team mates, share in the guilt and in the responsibility. It is likely that the 17-year-old heard many such examples until he, like them, had no respect for the people that make sport a reality.
Sports are nothing without rules and the referees who apply them. I tried to referee and it is one of the most challenging and difficult things to do. It’s probably more difficult than being a judge, who can take his time in deliberations.
You may disagree, or call it “different,” but don't disrespect our referees. Don't ever give any kid an inkling that a judgment call by a referee deserves anything other than respect. Remember that of all who play such roles.
Loren M. Lambert © May 6, 2013
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