Tag: referee

World Cup referee who awarded 17 yellow cards in one game kicked out of the tournament

After experiencing the wrath of Argentina's star Lionel Messi, referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz will not officiate any more World Cup matches. The South American's quarterfinal matchup with the Dutch happened…

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Barcelona striker Lewandowski issued three-match ban for ‘disrespect’ towards the referee

Robert Lewandowski has been banned for three Barcelona matches following his red card in last week's 2-1 victory against Osasuna. The 34-year-old striker, who is now representing Poland at the…

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Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia

by Dolapo Adelana Top Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has quit, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced. The 41-year-old considered as one of the best referees in the world…

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Obasanjo officiates game between male and female doctors (PHOTOS)

Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was the official referee in a game between male and females doctors in Ogun, Premium Times reports. The game which held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium,…

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5 Nigerian male referees not fit enough for FIFA

Five Nigerian male football referees who participated at the FIFA Physical Fitness Test held at the main bowl of the National stadium Abuja on Saturday have failed the test. The match…

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Don’t laugh: Premier League match interrupted after assistant referee gets hit by smoke bomb (PHOTOS)

  An assistant referee was today struck by a firework thrown during a Premier League football match. David Bryan, who was running the line in front of Tottenham Hotspur fans…

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SHOCKING: Brazilian soccer referee beheaded by angry fans after he stabbed player

A soccer referee in Brazil was gruesomely quartered and beheaded after he fatally stabbed a player on the field during a match. The match took place June 30 at Pius…

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TICKER: Police probe referee, Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea protest

The Metropolitan Police has started an investigation into alleged comments by referee Mark Clattenburg towards Chelsea players during Manchester United's 3-2 win on Sunday. The Football Association had already begun…

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