An amateur football player was hospitalized with a fractured skull following an incident during a non-league match in Liverpool. Richard Agbasoga, a temporary NHS worker and a student from Ghana, is not eligible for sick pay. His team, Ormskirk West End, has initiated a fundraising campaign to support him during his recovery period.
Reports suggest that Agbasoga was attacked by intruders during a match between Ormskirk West End and Calci FC, where he sustained head injuries. The match was interrupted after the incident, with Ormskirk West End leading 2-0 at the time. Calci FC’s games have been suspended pending an investigation by the Liverpool County FA disciplinary department.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Agbasoga during his absence from work, with donations exceeding £2,400 from over 70 contributors. Social media users have expressed support for Agbasoga and criticized the alleged violence during the match.
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