World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina

New York Times  

Referees at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be taking a hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation, the 32 participating teams have been warned. To demonstrate where referees will be drawing the line for dismissals, Collina showed a clip of former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matheus Pereira badly mistiming a tackle at last year’s Club World Cup while playing for Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal, an inadvertent but reckless high boot by Lebanon’s Rabih Ataya in an Arab Cup match against Sudan, and Slovenia’s Denis Popovic throwing an elbow in a Euro qualifier against Austria. The other great innovation at the 2022 World Cup will be the welcome and overdue addition of female match officials: three referees and three assistant referees. But they are here as FIFA World Cup 2022 match officials and they are ready to officiate any kind of match, depending on their performances, depending on our thoughts.” GO DEEPER Stephanie Frappart on refereeing at the World Cup: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’

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At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football
1 year, 3 months ago

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football

The Independent  

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Record 74 officials named, historic debut for women officials beckons
1 year, 6 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Record 74 officials named, historic debut for women officials beckons

The Hindu  

A record 74 match officials have been appointed for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024, across nine venues. For the first time-ever, women match officials are poised to make their debut at Asia’s most prestigious men’s national team competition, with Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita – one of six …

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?

The Hindu  

The recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup cycle was one that was dichotomous in approach and consequence. Women’s Super League : 94 players Liga F : 72 National Women’s Soccer League : 61 According to FIFA, 1,977,824 fans attended 64 games —beating the previous best attendance of 1,353,506 in Canada in 2015. The world has been going gaga over Colombia’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final

The Hindu  

England could become only the second team to simultaneously hold both the Women’s Euros and the Women’s World Cup when it faces Spain in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Sunday. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup may be ‘coming home’ to Lionesses, but don’t count out the adamant Spanish Let’s have a look at England’s …

American women will have a historic moment after all at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

American women will have a historic moment after all at the Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

Referee Tori Penso shows a yellow card to England’s Alex Greenwood, second from right, during a Women’s World Cup semifinal match. If there was anything positive to come from the U.S. team’s early exit from this summer’s Women’s World Cup, it may have arrived Friday when four American officials, headed by center referee Tori Penso, were chosen to work Sunday’s …

FIFA investigates misconduct claim involving Zambia World Cup team
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA investigates misconduct claim involving Zambia World Cup team

The Hindu  

FIFA said Friday it was investigating a misconduct complaint involving the Zambian team at the Women’s World Cup, vowing tough punishment if proven. “We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian women’s national team, and this is currently being investigated,” a FIFA spokesperson said. 🇧🇷😢#FIFAWWC | #BeyondGreatness — FIFA Women's World Cup August 3, …

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Sweden has dominated the airspace at the Women’s World Cup with its corner kicks, converting them into two victories and a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. Regardless of what you might think of Sweden’s type of play, you can always look at the details in the game, look at how you can fine-tune,” said Swedish coach Peter …

Five defenders to watch out for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Five defenders to watch out for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will get underway on July 20, with New Zealand playing the opening match against Norway. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Ahead of the tournament, the following are five defenders to look out for: Wendie Renard Wendie Renard of France will undoubtedly be one of the star attractions in the FIFA Women’s World …

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 8 months ago

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina

The Hindu  

Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for FIFA Women’s World Cup games will make the process “more transparent”, FIFA’s referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday. The concept will be used at a major tournament for the first time when the World Cup starts on Thursday, having been trialled at the men’s Club World Cup …

FIFA instructs referees to clamp down on time wasting at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA instructs referees to clamp down on time wasting at Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup trailblazing female referee verbally abused; Rwanda football issues probe
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup trailblazing female referee verbally abused; Rwanda football issues probe

The Hindu  

Rwanda’s football federation has launched an investigation after fans hurled insults at the woman who made history as one of the first female referees chosen for the men’s World Cup. Offensive slurs were repeatedly chanted at Salima Mukansanga by fans from Kiyovu Football Club as she refereed their 0-0 draw against Gasogi United on Friday evening in Nyamata south of …

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Messi upset with referee to Ronaldo goal disallowed, top controversies in Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Messi upset with referee to Ronaldo goal disallowed, top controversies in Qatar

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup has historically had controversies in every edition of its 92-year-old history - be it Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ or England’s goal disallowed in 2010, in South Africa. Referee Antonio Mateu shows a yellow card to Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. RELATED …

Fifa World Cup: Why matches are longer at Qatar 2022 and what managers are saying
2 years, 3 months ago

Fifa World Cup: Why matches are longer at Qatar 2022 and what managers are saying

Scroll  

Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game. Prior to the World Cup kicking off on Sunday, Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA’s referees committee, said fourth officials would be keeping a firm eye on time lost during games. “Think about it: if you have …

Who is England vs Senegal referee? World Cup 2022 official Ivan Barton
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is England vs Senegal referee? World Cup 2022 official Ivan Barton

The Independent  

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World Cup: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the group stages
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the group stages

Daily Mail  

VAR has taken centre stage once again and still splits opinion on how helpful it is After two weeks of non-stop football that has culminated in some of the best drama we've seen at such an early stage at the World Cup, the group stages have come to the end. VAR has made some huge calls so far in Qatar, …

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team
2 years, 4 months ago

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team

The Independent  

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FIFA accused of snubbing referees from 'OneLove nations'
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA accused of snubbing referees from 'OneLove nations'

Daily Mail  

FIFA have not used one referee from a 'OneLove nation' at this World Cup, sparking accusations that officials including Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are being snubbed. Premier League referee Michael Oliver is yet to be assigned a fixture during the World Cup Issues around the OneLove armband continue to ripple around Doha France's Stephanie Frappart was the fourth official …

World Cup roundup: Political protests flare in Qatar despite FIFA’s efforts otherwise
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup roundup: Political protests flare in Qatar despite FIFA’s efforts otherwise

LA Times  

A fan holds up a sign reading “Woman Life Freedom Mahsa Amini” prior to the World Cup match between England and Iran on Monday in Doha, Qatar. As a result, just hours before England kicked off against Iran, becoming the first European team to take the field in Qatar, global soccer’s governing body issued a statement saying players not wearing …

Meet Andrés Cantor, the man whose breathtaking goal calls capture the ‘spirit’ of soccer
2 years, 4 months ago

Meet Andrés Cantor, the man whose breathtaking goal calls capture the ‘spirit’ of soccer

LA Times  

Andrés Cantor, the Telemundo play-by-play announcer known for his extraordinary goal call, at the network’s Miami headquarters last month. Even if you’ve never heard Cantor’s name, you’ve heard his voice — if not on Telemundo or his Fútbol de Primera radio network, where he calls more than 120 games a year, then in commercials for Geico, Volkswagen and Pepsi, on …

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga

India Today  

Referee Salima Mukansanga reckoned that female referees were picked for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the basis of their skills and caliber and not because they are women. Rwanda's Mukansanga is among the three female match referees for the mega event in Qatar, along with Japan’s Yamashita Yoshimi and France’s Stephanie Frappart. Kathryn Nesbitt today became one of six …

World Cup: Who is England vs Iran referee Raphael Claus?
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup: Who is England vs Iran referee Raphael Claus?

Daily Mail  

Each of the six FIFA governing bodies will be represented at the competition The World Cup will also be the first to have three female referees officiating England will be represented by two referees - Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor Those who impress will be retained for the knockout stages of the tournament With the 2022 World Cup less than …

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’

New York Times  

“I didn’t have any role models,” says World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart. “The men’s World Cup is the most important competition in the world, not only football,” she says. “But I had no plans to be the first female referee at the World Cup, or anything like that.” Frappart meeting French president Emmanuel Macron after refereeing the French Cup final …

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup

LA Times  

In her old day job as an analytical chemist, Kathryn Nesbitt studied brain chemicals in an effort to learn how that organ worked. We’re all very experienced with what that feels like and are ready for the challenge.” — Kathryn Nesbitt, on being a woman who will officiate men’s World Cup games in Qatar Making it to a World Cup …

What is new at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 4 months ago

What is new at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar. Doha, Qatar – The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Here is a list of some other firsts at this year’s World Cup: Offside technology In July, football’s world governing body, FIFA, announced the use of a semi-automated offside system at …

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women picked to officiate matches at the World Cup — the first time a woman will be in charge on the game’s biggest stage — is not simply about soccer. “In Japan, there is still a long way to go in the world of soccer, so it would …

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways
2 years, 4 months ago

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways

LA Times  

Referee Ismail Elfath gestures to Ukraine’s Vladyslav Supriaha during a U20 match against South Korea in June 2019. Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda, Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan and Stephanie Frappart of France, the last of whom handled the 2019 Women’s World Cup final, are the first female referees invited to a men’s World Cup. Thankfully it’s tracking in the right direction.” …

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’
2 years, 6 months ago

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’

The Hindu  

The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday. "It's a strong sign from FIFA and the authorities to have women referees in that country. Asked about the choice of energy-rich Qatar to host the World Cup despite it being regularly criticised over human …

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included

The Hindu  

The FIFA Referees Committee officially announced the lists of the match officials who have been appointed to officiate at the forthcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. For the match officials, of course, it’s another big stage in the preparation of the potential candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023,” said the chairman of …

Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time

The Hindu  

Women referees will officiate matches at the men's World Cup for the first time in Qatar this year, the sport's governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. Three women referees and three women assistant referees will be part of the global showpiece event in Qatar, which will be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. Confederation breakdown of the 129 referees …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament

News 18  

Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Three female referees and three female assistant referees were announced Thursday by FIFA among 129 officials selected for World …

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

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FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup

The Independent  

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Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

The former Arsenal manager also said he understood the opposition of many in football to his recommendation, which FIFA has embraced, to stage the World Cup every two years. Paris: Offside calls could be “automated by 2022”, when the World Cup will be held in Qatar, Arsene Wenger, director of the development of the world football at the FIFA, said …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Dutch fans cheer win over Latvia as players protest for rights in Qatar
4 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Dutch fans cheer win over Latvia as players protest for rights in Qatar

Firstpost  

The Netherlands earned their first win of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Latvia in front of 5,000 fans, who saw Stephanie Frappart make history and another pre-match protest for human rights in Qatar. Stephanie Frappart became the first female referee to officiate a men’s World Cup qualifier in the game between Netherlands, …

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers

India TV News  

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers The 32-year-old Kathryn Nesbitt from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers. The 32-year-old from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers, serving as an assistant referee Thursday night when Canada opened …

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas

Associated Press  

Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons. “I’m hoping that people will bring her to the men’s World Cup in a couple of years instead of the Women’s World Cup — actually both,” said Rick Eddy, U.S. Soccer’s director of referee development. “If FIFA really wants to make a stand towards saying …

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith

The Hindu  

FIFA should bring in experienced male officials to help female referees adjust to the Video Assistant Referee system following a number of incidents at the Women's World Cup, former England striker Sue Smith told Reuters. Referees in the men's game were able to get to grips with VAR at the 2017 Confederations Cup before last year's World Cup in Russia …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina 'surprised' by furore
5 years, 9 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina 'surprised' by furore

The Hindu  

The 2019 Women's World Cup is not being used as an experiment for new laws, according to FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina. RELATED| Women's World Cup 2019: Meet the quarterfinalists That rule was introduced shortly before the competition in France started, with Scotland eliminated in the group stages after Argentina was allowed to retake a spot kick that had initially …

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims

The Independent  

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Penalty punishment changed after World Cup outcry
5 years, 9 months ago

Penalty punishment changed after World Cup outcry

The Hindu  

Women's World Cup goalkeepers will not be booked if they move off their line during a penalty shoot-out, the International Football Association Board has confirmed. We'll come back stronger pic.twitter.com/KgcDBOjqnW — Caroline Weir June 21, 2019 And while the IFAB stands by the new law, the body approved FIFA's request to stop an automatic yellow card being issued to the …

Women's World Cup 2019: Spain invent trick to get around Fifa's new free-kick rule
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019: Spain invent trick to get around Fifa's new free-kick rule

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR denies penalty to England's Harry Kane against Tunisia, raises doubts over efficiency
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR denies penalty to England's Harry Kane against Tunisia, raises doubts over efficiency

Firstpost  

The VAR system has come under fire for failing to notice a clear foul on Harry Kane during an England corner in the match against Tunisia on 18 June. London: The sight of Tunisia defenders wrestling England’s Harry Kane to the ground in the penalty area without punishment during Monday’s World Cup Group G match has raised more questions about …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Officials confident VAR will help and not hinder referees from officiating at mega event
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Officials confident VAR will help and not hinder referees from officiating at mega event

Firstpost  

The VAR system has been the source of confusing decisions and long delays while situations are checked during testing in both the Bundesliga and Serie A. Moscow: Despite lingering doubts about the use of video assistant referee in Russia, FIFA’s refereeing bosses insisted on Tuesday that it will help — not hinder — officiating at the World Cup. The VAR …

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament

Daily Mail  

While players from across the globe try to find an extra yard of pace or refine their touch ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener, the officials have been making sure they are fighting fit. Put through their paces inside Lokomotiv Moscow's RVB Arena, the officials who will take charge at this summer's tournament undertook a rigorous session on Tuesday morning. …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Controversial Video Assistant Refereeing system set to make tournament debut
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Controversial Video Assistant Refereeing system set to make tournament debut

Firstpost  

After experiments in different FIFA tournaments, Serie A in Italy and the German Bundesliga this season, VAR principle is now well known in most countries. Florence: The referee makes the sign of a screen with his fingers and goes to consult a screen on the edge of the pitch — the controversial VAR, video assistant refereeing system, will make its …

A first for female assistant referees
7 years, 5 months ago

A first for female assistant referees

The Hindu  

Female assistant referees will officiate in a FIFA men’s competition for the first time at the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. The results and improvements seen in the joint preparations have shown the time has come for elite female referees to officiate in men’s competitions together with their male colleagues,” FIFA said. Read: Ghana coach sets sights at lifting U-17 …

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