Italian referee banned from football for one year after headbutting goalkeeper

  • Antonio Martiniello and Matteo Ciccioli clashed after match
  • Referee had earlier sent Ciccioli off in regional league game

An Italian football referee has been banned from officiating or attending football matches for one year, after headbutting a goalkeeper following a regional league match.

Italy’s Ansa news agency reported that on 1 February, Antonio Martiniello sent off Borgo Mogliano keeper Matteo Ciccioli during their home game against Montottone, in the eastern Macerata district. The hosts held on to win 3-1.

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