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Great experience: become referee in China
Getting a different experience by refereeing abroad could help you grow as referee. Andreas Porsborg Andersen did and became a referee in China for a short time. “I think it makes me a better referee and that also can help me in the future”, says the referee from Denmark in an interview with Dutch Referee Blog. Please introduce yourself. “My name is Andreas Porsborg Andersen and I’m 20 years old. I’m refereeing in Denmark.” When and why did you become a referee? “I’ve had the thought of becoming a referee for three years but I first did something about it after finishing high school – so I’ve actually only been…
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Ben Williams: exclusive World Cup referee interview
The Dutch Referee blog got an exclusive interview with World Cup referee Ben Williams from Australia. He answered three important questions about his selection, preparation and expectations of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Good luck with your tournament. 1. You are going to the World Cup as referee. How does that feel? Ben Williams: “Being selected to referee at the FIFA World Cup is the most highest honour that can be bestowed upon a referee. It has been a dream of mine since I first became a referee 22 years ago. When I received the email from FIFA about my selection, there was an overwhelming feeling of excitement. At…
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World Cup 2014 referee appointments for first matches
Fifa made the World Cup 2014 referee appointments for first football matches Brazil. Opening match: Brazil – Croatia Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan) Assistant referees: Toru Sagara and Toshiyuki Nagi. Read the profile “Yuichi Nishimura can bring Asian refereeing to new heights” Match: Mexico – Cameroon Referee: Wilmar Roldan (Colombia) Assistant referees: Humberto Clavijo and Eduardo Diaz Match: Spain – Netherlands Referee: Nicola Rizzoli (Italy) Assistant referees: Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani Match: Chile – Australia Referee: Noumandiez Doue (Ivory Coast) Assistant referees: Songuifolo Yeo and Jean Claude Birumushahu (Burundi) Download pdf with full appointments including 4th official and reserve assistant. Further appointments will most of the time be published first…
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Extra competition: predicting referees of finals during World Cup
Hi everyone, Predicting the World Cup referees in December and January was kind of difficult. That Fifa picked less match officials than previous tournaments did not make it easier. Viktor Kassai, not chosen for this World Cup, was even picked 6 times for the World Cup final. That competition still stands ofcourse (check out the current scores). But refereeworld.com offered everyone a new chance to win some prizes in a smaller competition. Now you only have the referees for the final rounds and guess the number of cards. The prizes for this competition are: b+d QUADRO I flag set shirt bag RSC fox 40 whistle with mouth grip Fill in…
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Tips to determine shirt colours of football teams
How do you determine shirt colours of the teams you referee? That’s easier said than done. The Laws of the Game are clear: “The two teams must wear colours that distinguish them from each other and also the referee and the assistant referees. Each goalkeeper must wear colours that distinguish him from the other players, the referee and the assistant referees.” But that’s the theory. During games I see lot’s of strange colour combinations which are allowed by referees. It’s not only the referee shirt colour that causes problems. I posted some examples in this blog post about referee shirt colours. This week I saw a nice chart on Twitter…
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Had enough of refereeing football? Become a rowing referee
You had enough of refereeing football matches? But want to be involved in a sport as match official? Become a rowing referee. Just stumbled upon this promo video from the US rowing organisation. Refereeing matches on a boat in the water and sunglasses on – it seems like the perfect job for a beautiful spring or summer day.
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Uefa considers referee microphone for tv viewers
Uefa considering move to let TV audiences listen to player conversations with referee, says Mail Online. A Uefa spokesperson told the newspaper nothing has been confirmed yet. “This is an idea which has been discussed, but nothing has been planned at the moment. Conversations (between officials) are always recorded.” What do you think of this idea? Would you be curious to know what referees say when they make their crucial decisions? Please share your comments. Some referees did a test last year where even the fans on the stands could hear the referee. The whole crowd could hear what the referees had to endure during a match. Initator of that…