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Soccer referee Samir Alnasir injured after being struck by ball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:38 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Soccer referee Samir Alnasir injured after being struck by ball
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Samir Alnasir, a 51-year-old soccer referee, sustained serious injuries after being hit in the back of the head by a ball during a high school game in Michigan on August 27. Alnasir suffered four fractured bones in his neck, a concussion, a brain blood clot, and nerve damage. He spent two weeks in the hospital, including time in intensive care, and is now facing a long recovery period at home, expected to last around six months. His family has created a GoFundMe to support him and cover their ongoing medical expenses while he is unable to work.

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  • •Alnasir collapsed during a game at University of Detroit Jesuit High School.
  • •He experienced a concussion and nerve damage from the incident.
  • •Doctors estimate a six-month recovery period for Alnasir.
  • •His family is seeking financial support through GoFundMe.
  • •Alnasir expressed gratitude for the support from his community.
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The 51-year-old father of four spent two weeks in the hospital and is now facing months of recovery at home

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