Blatter 'deeply shocked' as linesman dies after attack by players

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today expressed his shock at the death of a Dutch linesman after he was assaulted by players in a match on Sunday.

Blatter 'deeply shocked' as linesman dies after attack by players
Tue, 04 Dec, 2012 - 11:35

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today expressed his shock at the death of a Dutch linesman after he was assaulted by players in a match on Sunday.

Richard Nieuwenhuizen, 41, who was affiliated to Dutch youth club Buitenboys, was rushed to hospital after being punched and kicked by players from opponents Nieuw-Sloten.

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