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Referee Mike Dean 'sent death threats', asks to sit out next Premier League games

Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v West Ham United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - February 6, 2021 West Ham United's Tomas Soucek reacts after he is sent off by referee Mike Dean [Pool via REUTERS/Clive Rose]

Premier League Referee Mike Dean has reportedly asked to sit out the next round of matches following threats to his life.

According to The Times, 52-year-old Dean’s family received threats following the 0-0 draw between Fulham and West Ham played at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

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