-
Referees in the media (week 52)
‘Referees in the media’ will be published at the beginning of the week on the Dutch Referee Blog and provides remarkable or interesting quotes and links to articles worth reading. “He’s really looks better than the last time I’ve seen him.” Says lawyer Sven Menke after visiting Babak Rafati, who’s recovering from an attempted suicide. “Oh yes, of course I miss it. It’s like a player, when he finishes playing. I miss it a lot, but on the other hand, it’s good because you are still involved, still hungry and can explain better to the referees what they need to do.” Massimo Busacca misses refereeing now he’s the head of…
-
Referees in the media (week 36)
‘Referees in the media’ will be published each Monday on the Dutch Referee Blog and provides remarkable or interesting quotes and links to articles worth reading. “Tell them and train them to understand that modern day refereeing involves a host of extremely technical skills. It demands a certain level of academic flair, high physical fitness, strong mental and psychological personalities and also excellent communication skills.” An advice to all Asian fitness instructors by Toshio Utsumi, Fifa fitness instructor. “If he has seen it again, all he has to say is, ‘I’m sorry’.” Says former Dutch international top referee Mario van der Ende about Kevin Blom’s performance and last minute penalty…
