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German Referee Assaulted: Proposal Sparks Outrage After Attack

German referee beaten up: man proposed to boyfriend a week earlier in front of 50,000 fans The TelegraphGerman LGBTI man who proposed marriage in stadium says he was abused NOSGerman referee beaten up week after marriage proposal RTL.nlReferee…

By Javier Moreno - Sports Editor Updated February 9, 2026

German referee beaten up: man proposed to boyfriend a week earlier in front of 50,000 fans The Telegraph
German LGBTI man who proposed marriage in stadium says he was abused NOS
German referee beaten up week after marriage proposal RTL.nl
Referee visited at home and abused, week after he proposed to boyfriend in a packed stadium Football zone
German referee proposes to boyfriend on the field, and is later attacked at his home Newspaper

date:2026-02-09 19:33:00

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About the author: Javier Moreno - Sports Editor

Former sideline reporter and FIFA‑accredited correspondent. Javier covers football, boxing, and Olympic sports, blending analytics with athlete‑focused storytelling. Javier Moreno offers in‑depth sports coverage, live analysis, and exclusive interviews from global arenas.