German Bundesliga match is called off after referee fails to show up . Officials later reveal that goalkeeper Ali Rafati tried to commit suicide . German Bundesliga president says that Rafati is ` ` stable '' in intensive care in hospital . Rafati had refereed in the Bundesliga since 2005 , and was on the panel of FIFA 's international officials from 2008 before being dropped this year , the AFP agency reported . The 41-year - old had been due to play game between Dortmund and Hamburg .
German Bundesliga match is called off after referee fails to show up . Officials later reveal that goalkeeper Ali Rafati tried to commit suicide . German Bundesliga president says that Rafati is ` ` stable '' in intensive care in hospital . The 41-year - old had been due to play game between Dortmund and Hamburg .