Hoyal said authorities will consider additional charges since the 46-year-old Salt Lake City man has died.

NPR: Soccer Referee Punched By Player In Utah Dies

When the man was taken to a hospital, however, they discovered serious internal head injuries, Hoyal said.

NPR: Utah Referee Critically Hurt By Soccer Game Punch

The victim's family spoke publicly of Portillo's plight this past week, but has asked for privacy, Hoyal said.

NPR: Soccer Referee Punched By Player In Utah Dies

The victim's family, which publicly spoke of Portillo's plight this past week, has asked for privacy, Hoyal said.

NPR: Police: Utah Soccer Referee Punched By Player Dies

There was no buildup to the incident or previous exchange of words between the referee and player, Hoyal said.

NPR: Utah Referee Critically Hurt By Soccer Game Punch

"The suspect was close to Portillo and punched him once in the face as a result of the call, " Hoyal said in a press release.

NPR: Police: Utah Soccer Referee Punched By Player Dies

Hoyal said authorities will consider additional charges since Portillo has died.

NPR: Police: Utah Soccer Referee Punched By Player Dies

Ricardo Portillo, 46, of Salt Lake City passed away at the hospital, where he was being treated following an assault, Unified police spokesman Justin Hoyal said.

NPR: Police: Utah Soccer Referee Punched By Player Dies

"The suspect was close to Portillo and punched him once in the face as a result of the call, " Unified police spokesman Justin Hoyal said in a statement.

NPR: Soccer Referee Punched By Player In Utah Dies

"It was almost an instinctive reaction, " Hoyal said.

NPR: Utah Referee Critically Hurt By Soccer Game Punch

Hoyal said an autopsy is planned.

NPR: Soccer Referee Punched By Player In Utah Dies