Shirokov, who won international matches with his country, lost his spirits after not getting a penalty.
The 39-year-old veteran midfielder approached referee Nikita Danchenko and threw him to the ground with a vicious hook after receiving the red card.
Former CSKA ace from Moscow and Zenit kicked him while he was motionless on the lawn.
An eyewitness that Shirokov shouted “give me red and I’ll hit you” before attacking himself.
Shirokov apologized for his explosion and said, “I would like to express my sincere apologies to Nikita for such an misplaced act.”
“I’m aware that not giving an apparent penalty and then showing up a red card would probably not be an explanation for why to do so.”
“I hope Nikita resumes as soon as possible.
“I would also like the tournament organizers, my teammates, Match TV and viewers.”
According to Russian expert Artur Petrosyan, the referee plans to move to the police, but fears that he will finish his career due to Shirokov’s “relationships”.
Petrosyan tweeted: “Referee Nikita Danchenko plans to move to the police fears that his career will end because “Shirokov has too many connections.”
“He’s been suspended from any @Matchtv where he’s an expert.”
The adjustment officer said: “I spent 4 to 4 and a half hours in the hospital, after 15 to 20 minutes in the emergency room.
“They put stitches everywhere, they did a lot of tests.
“And most importantly, everything works out for me.
“What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger, as they say.
“As a result, we keep passing and working.
“I want to thank everyone for the words of support, this is a difficult time for me and those of us who enjoy.”
The organizer, German Popcov, criticized Shirokov’s despicable actions.
Popcov said: “There was an episode, Roman’s discussion with the referee, and then the beating began.
“It is unacceptable, disgusting and terrible. [It’s] very behavior.
“Many other people have noticed it live, all from a million angles.
“And it comes from other people with which we are absolutely friends.”
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