Players beat Colombian women referee during Primera C match

Colombian football was rocked by an ugly incident after referee Vanessa Ceballos was assaulted during a Primera C league match between Deportivo Quique and Real Alianza Aracataca.

Footage circulating on social media shows Ceballos issuing a red card to a player, who shockingly retaliated by slapping the match official.

The referee attempted to confront the aggressor, but the player retreated towards the sideline. Players and officials from both teams quickly intervened, preventing the situation from escalating further.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation online, with fans and commentators urging the Colombian Football Federation to impose strict sanctions on the player involved.

Calls for lifetime bans and stronger protections for referees have grown louder, with many insisting that assaults on match officials undermine the integrity of the sport.

As of now, neither club nor league authorities have issued a formal statement on the punishment to the players.