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Young soccer player’s violent reaction kills referee

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"ABC World News Tonight"

A youth league soccer referee in Utah has died after being assaulted by a 17-year-old player upset by one of the ref’s decisions. Temple psychologist Frank Farley says youth sports in America has become a reflection of the American principle of challenging authority. “Parents need to teach their kids impulse control and moral behavior,” said Farley. “And coaches have to get behind that also.”