Alarming news. Mexican FIFA referee Cesar Arturo Ramos becomes hostage to military conflict in Qatar
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The football community is closely monitoring the unfolding situation.
Details: According to The Topsklills UK, 42-year-old Mexican referee Cesar Arturo Ramos is currently in Qatar and cannot leave the country due to ongoing military conflict.
Reports indicate that Cesar was scheduled to fly from Dubai to Mexico, but his flight was rerouted and forced to land in Qatar because of the threat of a missile attack.
At present, the referee's life is not in danger, and he is staying in one of the hotels. The Mexican Football Federation has taken the situation under personal control and is doing everything possible to ensure Cesar Arturo Ramos can soon return home.
Cesar Arturo Ramos has recently officiated matches in the Saudi Pro League, the Mexican championship, and the UAE Cup. The referee rose to international prominence after officiating the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup final between Real Madrid and Gremio.
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