The Latest Breaking News from Adam Abdallah

Boxer's bid for freedom after breaking referee's jaw

A boxer who fractured a referee's jaw at a suburban soccer match has appealed his jail sentence, saying he should serve time in the community instead.

AAP · Apr 17, 2025

'Broke my jaw': referee's shock after soccer assault

A referee was left bloodied and in shock after an "inexcusable" assault at a suburban soccer match which has ended with his attacker being thrown behind bars.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

A Sydney man will be able to attend three local gyms and work as a foreman to support his wife and young child as he faces charges of assaulting a referee.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Soccer referees in south Sydney to wear body cameras after alleged assault at match

Referee Khodr Yaghi suffered a broken jaw after being assaulted while officiating a match in Sydney's south last week.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Support overwhelms referee as alleged attacker jailed

A severely injured soccer referee has been overwhelmed with support as his alleged jaw-breaking attacker stares at his life-changing moment.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Adam Abdallah has bail refused over alleged attack on soccer referee at Padstow

The man accused of punching and kicking a soccer referee in the head after a Friday night match in Sydney is refused bail.

ABC News · May 1, 2023