The 38-year-old admits there are still days when walking is difficult or his back feels as though it is burning. “My body is simply unable to do the things I want it to do,” he explains. Dan had tests to determine whether his tumours were genetic. Although the results offered some reassurance, he continues to […]
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Columbus Crew have dismissed reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín following allegations that he held a female referee’s hand and made a sexist comment during an MLS Next Pro match. He was sent off over the incident and subsequently suspended for two games. General manager Issa Tall said the club decided that removing Higuaín from his position […]
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Columbus Crew, a Major League Soccer side, have dismissed their reserve-team coach following an incident in which he held onto a female referee’s hand and told her that football was “a man’s game”. Federico Higuain, the brother of former Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, received a red card and a two-match suspension over his conduct […]
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For me, it has genuinely been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. The journey teaches you a great deal about yourself, including qualities you may not have realised you possessed. Can you introduce yourself and explain your role? My name is Louise Thompson. I oversee the development pathway for women referees at […]
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The Korea Football Association has issued an apology over several controversies, including allegations that money was spent on sexual services for international match officials. The country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism completed a report into the claims in 2016. It became public last week after being obtained by a South Korean broadcaster. The ministry […]
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Somali referee Omar Artan has addressed the public for the first time after being denied entry to the United States, which prevented him from officiating at the World Cup. He also expressed his pride ahead of Wednesday’s Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Uefa appointed the 34-year-old to the fixture only days […]
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Defending champions St Mirren had an effort ruled out after Eseosa Sule was judged to have fouled goalkeeper Aston Oxborough before Samuel Ramos put the ball into the net. With two minutes remaining, Dunfermline’s Chris Kane converted a penalty awarded after Marcus Fraser was deemed to have fouled Keith Bray. St Mirren said they would […]
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A woman referee sustained an injury and was forced to leave the field after being knocked down during a friendly match between French side Metz and Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Mathilde Demoncay was reported to have suffered a concussion, external after falling to the ground while attempting to separate players involved in an altercation. The […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Taylor has confirmed he is stepping away from top-level officiating, closing a remarkable career that spanned over 20 years and featured 831 games. Regarded as one of England’s most accomplished referees, the 47-year-old oversaw 668 matches within the domestic professional setup. His final assignment proved to be the last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain […]
Continue ReadingMeet the match official Slavko Vincic will become the first referee from Slovenia to take charge of a World Cup final. He previously officiated the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley, where Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0, and handled Spain’s 2-1 victory over France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The 46-year-old’s World Cup […]
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