Top ref Frisk quits after threats

The referee at the centre of the feud between Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has quit the game after a series of threats.

Top ref Frisk quits after threats

The referee at the centre of the feud between Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has quit the game after a series of threats.

Anders Frisk, a referee on the international stage for 16 years, claimed he could have put his family in jeopardy if he had carried on with the job.

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