…those amendments. “The same way the state FAs have offices in 36 states and the FCT, the referees’ association, players’ representatives, coaches and other bodies also have representatives across the states. “So why are they making the FAs superior to others? The best bet is to give all the federating units an equal nu…

…the group stages; through the knockout matches (especially with the help of malleable referees), and landing at the final while fighting to retain the crown they won four years ago in Doha, Qatar. With the benefit of hindsight, one is tempted to submit that the quality of the La Albiceleste at the 2026 World Cup was be…

…lawmakers. Without referring to the incident directly, Infantino wrote that "'arguable' referees' decisions or "'strange' disciplinary rulings" were "routine and widely accepted in some of the biggest leagues worldwide.""It's curious that the same countries employing these practices are the ones criticising," he added.…

…the ground. She remained on the pitch for several minutes, holding her arm, as assistant referees, security personnel and medical staff rushed over to assess her condition and calm the situation. After receiving treatment, the 26-year-old returned to the field and continued in the role of assistant referee when play re…

…match,” he began, “who are those that are the real actors on the pitch? The players, the referees and the coaches and here they don’t have the opportunity to manage their own affairs, while those that are not active are the people calling the shots. That is why we are having this problem.” He continued, “out of 44 voti…

…towards its closing stages. With France having qualified for the semi-finals, both referees were withdrawn to prevent any perception of conflict of interest. No disciplinary action was involved.

…officials favour certain teams and players like Argentina and Lionel Messi. He insists referees are completely independent and never instructed to influence match outcomes. Cann, who officiated at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups alongside referee Howard Webb, said conspiracy theories surrounding officiating at the on…

…chosen course, and commitment to national development.Recommendation letters from both referees must be uploaded. Parents or guardians cannot serve as referees.How to apply — step by stepCandidates initiate the process by submitting their applications online. Follow these steps:1. Begin your university admission. Befor…

…“Goal of the Century” in a 2-1 victory over England. Elfath, one of the most respected referees in Major League Soccer and on FIFA’s elite list, has previously officiated at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and several major international competitions. The winner of Wednesday’s encounter will advance to the 2026 FIFA World…

…a very nice red carpet.” The controversy highlighted communication difficulties between referees and players from different countries, prompting FIFA to introduce the yellow and red card system at the 1970 World Cup.

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of bias against World Cup match officials following Argentina's Round of 16 victory over Egypt, insisting there was no external influence on the officiating. In comments published on FIFA's official website, Collina defended the refereeing team led by Frenc…

…referee Francois Letexier after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup.” Federation seeks investigation The EFA also called for an investigation into the entire officiating team, including the VAR offi…

…Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation. On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 af…

…including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, STAN, and the Nigeria Football Referees Association.

…World Cup's frustrations.Over the past seven days, supporters have had to get used to referees halting play in the middle of each half to allow players to rehydrate.The mandatory three-minute breaks - introduced to help players cope with stifling heat - have quickly been exploited by managers.This has led to the stoppa…

…Key things to look out for this seasonThere will be a change in the way Premier League referees judge hair-pulling next season after three players were sent off for the offence in 2025-26.All three red cards for hair-pulling came through a video assistant referee review, but from next season, not every time a player is…