Referee Fabio Maresca threatened player Khaled Al Murshed, allegedly stating, 'see you next time, I'll kill you,' leading to his removal from Champions League duties.
Maresca has a history of controversy, previously sending off coach Antonio Conte, who quipped, 'It's always you, Maresca,' after a contentious VAR decision.
Maresca's potential ban from Serie A could be preceded by scrutiny from Kuwaiti authorities, although the local incident was managed through on-field diplomacy.
The match between PSV Eindhoven and Sporting CP proceeded without further issues, yet Maresca's actions have raised alarm over referee conduct and officiating standards.
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