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.

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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