Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico

Referee Cüneyt Çakır (TUR) is the picture of calm and cool during a fiery encounter between Brazil and Mexico in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup.… Read More Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico

Case Study: Reckless or Excessive Force?

A late challenge from the France v Nigeria Round of 16 match is analyzed.… Read More Case Study: Reckless or Excessive Force?

Howard Webb recognizes the danger of a player standing over an opponent on the ground and deals with it effectively.… Read More Case Study: Standing Over An Opponent

USA Referee Mark Geiger’s decisions in the Spain vs Chile match are condensed for easier analysis.… Read More Ref Focus: Mark Geiger, ESP v CHL

Referee Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan relies on his fitness and mental sharpness to allow play to continue, leading to the game’s winning goal.… Read More Case Study: Advantage Leads to World Cup Match Win

Martin Atkinson defuses a mass confrontation by inserting himself near the player whose actions ingited the situation… Read More Case Study: Protecting the Guilty

Referee Phil Dowd issues two cautions within the space of a few seconds to a Newcastle forward. Could the situation have been avoided?… Read More Case Study: Dowd Issues 2 Cautions in 10 Seconds

Select Group Referee Mike Dean and his crew demonstrate flawless mechanics during a difficult penalty decision.… Read More Case Study: PK Sees Proper Mechanics from Ref Team

Howard Webb demonstrates that a tactical foul – even one committed in the third minute – should always be cautioned.… Read More Case Study: A Tactical Foul Is Always A Tactical Foul

Martin Atkinson demonstrates the “angle before distance” principle for ensuring he can see the space between players.… Read More Case Study: Angle Before Distance