Well-known FIFA referee suffers heart attack

Romanian FIFA referee Ovidiu Hatsegan has suffered a heart attack, Report informs via GSP.ro.

The 42-year-old referee underwent emergency surgery.

The day before, Hatsegan felt severe pain in his chest and was taken to hospital. Doctors diagnosed him with a heart attack.

Currently, the referee’s condition is stable and he will remain in hospital at least until the end of the week.

Ovidiu Hatsegan has controlled a total of 28 games this season, including the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.