BERLIN - German referee Babak Rafati, who attempted to commit suicide by cutting his wrists on Saturday prior to a Bundesliga game between Cologne and Mainz 05, was released from hospital yesterday but has immediately sought treatment.
The 41-year-old, who has been a German Soccer Federation (DFB) referee since 1997 and had officiated in Bundesliga games since 2005, failed to show up for pre-game preparations with his assistants at their hotel two hours before Saturday's kickoff.
He was found by his assistants in his hotel room bath tub with his wrists cut.
His lawyer informed the DFB yesterday that his client's physical health was improving and he had left the hospital but had quickly sought treatment for his condition.
"It cannot be predicted how long this treatment will last," the DFB said in a statement.
Ref seeks help after suicide bid
BERLIN - German referee Babak Rafati, who attempted to commit suicide by cutting his wrists on Saturday prior to a Bundesliga game between Cologne and Mainz 05, was released from hospital yesterday but has immediately sought treatment.
The 41-year-old, who has been a German Soccer Federation (DFB) referee since 1997 and had officiated in Bundesliga games since 2005, failed to show up for pre-game preparations with his assistants at their hotel two hours before Saturday's kickoff.
He was found by his assistants in his hotel room bath tub with his wrists cut.
His lawyer informed the DFB yesterday that his client's physical health was improving and he had left the hospital but had quickly sought treatment for his condition.
"It cannot be predicted how long this treatment will last," the DFB said in a statement.
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