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Audio: VAR under Review with G.Pearson

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Alejandro Sanchez Martinez

In our latest podcast, we blow the whistle on the evolving world of football refereeing with special guest Geof Pearson — a former professional referee with over 200 matches as …

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Violence and abuse are the main causes of referee shortages in football

October 11, 2024 - by Ben James

THOUSANDS of referees each year are leaving the game as the levels of intimidation and abuse continue to rise. Football is facing a crisis as it struggles to recruit and …