Drew solo hosts to discuss Kreisliga C referee Stefan Kahler, bitten by the young child of a FC Taxi II player in Duisburg, Germany. This surprising and strange incident is part of a larger discourse about referee abuse and the stricter policies implemented to protect them from enraged fans, from high school to professional athletes.

CW | TW: This episode discusses verbal and physical abuse towards referees, including biting. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: Bizarre Referee Incident: A Shocking Incident from Germany (MorningKickaround)

U.S. Soccer Report: “Referee Abuse Prevention: 2026” via U.S. Soccer (ussoccer.com)

Article: “German Soccer Player’s Child Bites Referee’s Testicle Forcing Game to Be Canceled” by M.B. Mack (Latin Times; latintimes.com)

Article: “German Soccer Player’s Child Bites Referee’s Crotch Forcing the Game to Be Canceled” by Natasha Dye (People; people.com)

Article: “Soccer Player Is Run Over by Medical Golf Cart as It Transports His Injured Teammate Off the Pitch During Game” by Escher Walcott (People; people.com)

Article: “German Soccer Match Called Off After Ref Got Bitten in the Testicle” by Connor Toole (BroBible; brobible.com)

Article: “German Soccer Match Canceled After Child Bites Referee’s Testicle” by James Dator (SBNation; sbnation.com)

Article: “State Legislation Aimed at Protecting Sports Officials From Assaults or Harassment” via NASO (naso.org)

Article: “Assaults on Officials Raise Doubts About the Future of Youth Sports” by Maya A. Jones and Sara Coello (ESPN; espn.com)

Article: “Why Children Bite” via Stanford Medicine: Children’s Health (stanfordchildrens.org)