A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing at least 56 people, the government said.

At least 56 people were killed, including some children, in a stampede at a soccer match in southern Guinea after fans of the visiting team took exception to a series of calls by the referee.

The military rulers of the West African nation of Guinea say at least 56 people were killed in a stampede sparked by clashing fans at a soccer match.