Former International Referee Tihomir Pein Attacked Near Osijek Stadium in Croatia
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former international referee Tihomir Pein was attacked by two masked assailants near Osijek's old stadium in Croatia while jogging. He was treated on-site and expressed uncertainty about the attackers' motives. Pein has officiated notable European matches involving Israeli teams.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former international referee Tihomir Pein was assaulted near Osijek stadium in Croatia.
- Two masked attackers assaulted him during his morning run; locals tried to intervene.
- Attackers fled; Pein was treated by paramedics at the scene.
- Pein expressed confusion about the motive and hopes the attackers are caught.
- He previously officiated European matches involving Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Pein also refereed Israel's U-17 team in the 2018 European Championship.
Tihomir Pein, a former international football referee and current VAR official, was assaulted on the street near the old stadium in Osijek, Croatia. The incident occurred while Pein was out for a morning run when two masked individuals stopped him and attacked. Local residents witnessed the assault and attempted to intervene, but the attackers managed to flee the scene. Paramedics treated Pein at the location. Pein expressed confusion about the motive behind the attack, stating, "I have no idea why they attacked me, I don't know who they are, I hope they get caught."
Pein has a notable refereeing history, having officiated international matches including European qualifiers involving Israeli teams. He refereed a UEFA Europa League qualifier match for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the 2019/20 season and a similar match for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2017/18 season. Additionally, he officiated the Israel U-17 national team during the 2018 European Championship. The attack has caused a stir in Croatia and among the football community familiar with Pein's career.
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