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
Tables turned as bashed soccer ref faces assault charge Soccer referee Khodr Yaghi, whose jaw was broken in an on-field fight, is contesting charges he assaulted a woman while working as a bouncer at a Hornsby pub. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
New video ‘changes narrative’ around accused ref basher A 25-year-old man has been released on bail but must remain at home unless accompanied by his wife or mother, after he allegedly assaulted referee Khodr Yaghi. The New Daily · May 31, 2023
Violent spectators could face lifetime bans across sporting codes, under government policy Abusive spectators at any sport in New South Wales could face lifetime bans across all venues under a new policy to stamp out violence on the sidelines. ABC News · May 9, 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
Alleged attack that left Sydney football referee with broken jaw may deter volunteers, associations say Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in Padstow The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023
Man in court for ‘shocking’ attack on soccer referee The man accused of a vicious attack on a Sydney soccer referee will appear in court as the victim faces reconstructive surgery on his jaw. The New Daily · May 1, 2023
Man, 25, charged over attack on Sydney soccer referee A man has been charged after a NSW football referee was repeatedly punched and kicked in a post-match attack. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023