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R.I.P. Advice to Referees
U.S. Soccer has taken the decision to discontinue publication of the “Advice to Referees” document.
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Case Study: Form and Fitness
In a FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match, referee Stephanie Frappart (FRA) demonstrates why fitness and athletic form are of vital importance to referees
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Case Study: Locked and Loaded
A tackle involving Ashley Barnes of Burnely and Namanja Matic of Chelsea is reviewed and analyzed in the context of Law 12.
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Case Study: Raise Your Hand
A clear case of violent conduct by Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is analyzed for possibilities to avoid similar situations at lower levels of the game.
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Case Study: Keep Your Eyes Off The Ball
FIFA Assistant Referee Peter Kirkup brilliantly illustrates the role AR’s play in watching for nonsense behind the back of the referee.
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The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)
iTOOTR (belatedly) selects a Referee of the Year for 2013/14.
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Case Study: The Coach’s Bill of Rights
A recent on field bust-up between Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho reminds us of the very limited role of team officials within the Laws of the Game.
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Ref Focus: Mike Dean, Man City v Chelsea
All of Mike Dean’s decisions are included in this condensed format video from the 21 Sep 2014 match between Manchester City and Chelsea.
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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.
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Respect for John Bieniewicz
Memorial tribute to referee John Bieniewicz of Detroit, Michigan, who was killed while refereeing a soccer match
In The Opinion Of The Referee 