Rape threat made towards female referee during a match in Fuerteventura Lower Leagues The local federation released a statement

There were lamentable scenes during a match in Fuerteventura over the weekend, with a female referee threatened and abused.

The abuse came from a fan and has been condemned by the local federation.

"If I catch you outside, I'll rape you," was the line heard from the stands.

On Monday, the Las Palmas FA released a statement in response.

"The Las Palmas FA, as the organiser of these competitions, comdems this type of sexist attitude that in no way benefits the full integration of women into sports and the practice of football without physical and verbal violence," the statement started.

"Both the federation and its referees committee believe that actions of this nature only scare away young people interested in refereeing.

"We express our total solidarity and support to our colleague in Fuerteventura who was the victim of abusive treatment by a fan."