Took my 12 year old son to a tournament this morning. While playing their first game the ball came off the pitch near to me and I caught it and was about to throw it back when a player from the opposition ran up to take the throw in and said ‘give me the fucking ball then you stupid bitch’
I was gobsmacked, dropped the ball and said ‘get it yourself you silly little boy.’ This was a child of 12 maybe 13. He did and the game continued but afterwards the coaches (who hadn’t heard the exchange) asked me what it was all about. I explained and they agreed it was disgusting behaviour by the kid but basically warned me about obstructing and delaying play as it could go against the rules of the tournament. To be clear I didn’t throw the ball away, just dropped it at my feet. The whole thing took about 2 seconds.
I know language on football fields is grim at times but to be directly spoken to by a child like that is unbelievable. Never heard or saw the kids parent say anything but I know if it were my son I would probably take him straight home as punishment. Did I behave unreasonably?