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La Liga to introduce first female official next season
Guadalupe Porras Ayuso, a 32-year-old assistant referee, will become the first woman ever to officiate in the league.
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VAR to star in 2019 Asian Cup quarter-finals, says AFC
The 2019 Asian Cup will be held in the UAE from 5 January to 1 February.
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Ex-actor Pitana takes charge of France-Uruguay World Cup match
The Argentine used to be an actor before becoming a top official, appearing in 1997 action film "The Fury".
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Maradona apologises over Colombia-England referee slur
The Argentina legend had landed himself in hot water with FIFA when he described England's win as a "monumental robbery".
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FIFA condemns Maradona comments about England-Colombia referee
The 1986 World Cup winner had said England's win was a 'monumental robbery'.
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Saudis suspend World Cup referee over bribery
Saudi Football Federation's disciplinary and ethics committee said Fahad Al Mirdasi had approached the president of Al Ittihad asking him…
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Duhail emerge champions as Sadd become VAR casualty
Added time penalty, given after consulting with the video assistant referee and converted by Youssef El Arabi, help QSL champions win…
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Police probe threats against referee’s wife after Juve row
Oliver, who also referees in the Premier League, awarded a stoppage-time penalty to Real after Mehdi Benatia was ruled to…
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Fuming Guardiola blames referees for City’s Euro exit
The City manager felt it could have been a different outcome if decisions from the officials had gone his team's…
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Referee who kicked player has ban doubled after failed appeal
Tony Chapron was originally banned for three months for kicking Diego Carlos, a Nantes player, during a game against Paris…
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