referee

Example Sentences

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"While we were expecting the best referee in the world, perhaps one of the worst referees officiated the game."

From BBC

What stood out were the allegations - on social media - that hosts Morocco were getting the rub of the green when it came to refereeing decisions.

From BBC

Article 82 states that if a team "leaves the ground before the regular end of the match without the authorisation of the referee", they are eliminated.

From BBC

Not the authorities, not the governing bodies, only the referee.

From BBC

The commotion began when the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco in the 88th minute with the contest tied at 0-0 in Rabat.

From The Wall Street Journal