French referee Johan Hamel, 42, died after suffering a stroke during training.
“Johan Hamel was an experienced referee with several active seasons in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. His sudden disappearance is a terrible shock.
In the name of professional football, I express my condolences to Johan’s family and loved ones,” said the message of the president of the French championship, Vincent Labrun.
Hamel was an assistant referee in the PSG-Auxerre match (5-0) on Sunday in Ligue 1, according to News.ro.
Johan Hamel, a Ligue 1 referee since 2016, died suddenly at the age of 42. https://t.co/iXC2YNEF7m pic.twitter.com/6yqOSbN9e1
— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) November 16, 2022
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