Concussion for Female Referee in French Friendly Match
During a friendly between Metz and Fortuna Sittard, referee Mathilde Demoncay suffered a concussion after intervening in a player brawl, raising questions about official safety.
Jul 27, 2026
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Concussion Incident Highlights Safety Concerns for Female Referee in French Friendly
During a friendly between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard, referee Mathilde Demoncay suffered a concussion after a player melee, briefly returned as an assistant, then left the field at halftime.
Jul 26, 2026