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BFF recognises ‘best referee’ to promote ‘fair refereeing’
In a first of its kind initiative, the Bangladesh Football Federation has given recognition to Alamgir Sarkar as the best referee for the month of December, and hailed the initiative as a step towards motivating referees to do a better job.
FIFA use Club World Cup to trial referee microphones
Referees being hooked up with microphones is nothing new in other sports such as the NFL, but it is only now being tested in football, just as the sport is still getting used to Video Assistant Referees and semi-automated offside technology
Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium and TV audiences
Referees will explain VAR decisions to stadium crowds and television audiences in a 12-month trial starting at next month's FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco, soccer's law-making body said on Wednesday.
'French didn't mention this' - referee hits back in criticism over Argentina goal
The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood.
World Cup coaches welcome first female ref Frappart
Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Wednesday the appointment of Stephanie Frappart to referee his team's crucial clash with Germany was a major milestone in a "sexist sport".
Pierluigi Collina calls for steps against abuse towards referees
Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, has warned of a global shortage of match officials if efforts are not made to tackle abuse and violence towards referees at the grassroots level.
Clattenburg set to leave EPL
Referee Mark Clattenburg is set to leave the Premier League to join the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced.
Barton charged with betting
Controversial footballer Joey Barton is alleged to have placed over 1000 football bets over a ten-year period and has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association.
Football: Leicester in dock over stormy scenes at Stoke
England's Football Association will study referee Craig Pawson's report before determining whether to take punitive action against Leicester City following their eventful 2-2 draw at Stoke City.
Football: Man City, Chelsea charged with failing to control players
Manchester City and Chelsea have been charged with failing to control their players during Saturday's Premier League match, the FA said on Monday.
Football: Video referee makes first impact as yellow turns to red
Willem II Tilburg midfielder Anouar Kali becomes the first player in the Netherlands to get his marching orders from the 'video assistant referee' (VAR).
Czech FA suspends drunk refs
The Czech Football Association (FACR) on Thursday bans two referees who appeared drunk on the pitch during a top-flight game between FK Pribram and Slavia Prague the day before.
