Over the weekend, a fan of Denmark's soccer team sprinted on the field and attacked a referee after a call went again the Danes. That's bad enough, but the real problem was that Denmark had rallied back from a three-goal deficit to the tie the game ... and after the attack, the referee abandoned the game. That's not good: It probably means Denmark's not going to qualify for Euro 2008.

He's awfully contrite.

"I so want to say I'm sorry to everyone in Denmark. I spoiled a fantastic evening for so many," the 29-year-old Dane told Danish paper Ekstra Bladet in an interview. "I haven't slept all night in my cell. The last thing I ever wanted was to hurt the national team and I hope someday I will have the chance to apologize in person for what I did to the referee."

What's the American sports equivalent to this? We're guessing someone jumping on the field to clean up Donovan McNabb's vomit on that Super Bowl drive a couple of years ago, and the refs penalizing the Eagles 15 yards and making them lose a fourth down. Though the Philadelphia fans might not be as forgiving as Denmark's.

Danish Fan Oh-So-Sorry [Lion In Oil]

If the Second War of Schleswig taught us anything, it's that the Danish lack problem-solving skills. Yesterday, during a Euro 2008 qualifier, a Danish player punched a Swedish player in the stomach, and was, of course, red-carded and sent off. Apparently feeling like it should be perfectly legal to punch other players in the stomach, a Danish fan rushed on to the pitch and attempted to punch the referee.

The game itself? Well, we don't know yet. The ref, despite Denmark having battled back and pulled to a 3-3 tie, got pissed off, left the pitch, and awarded a 3-0 win to Sweden. Nice try, but I don't think he can do that. UEFA is reviewing.

Danish Hooligan Attacks Referee [SOX & Dawgs]
UEFA to decide result of Denmark-Sweden Euro 2008 qualifier marred by attack on ref [PR Inside]