referee
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“This kind of happened so fast in the last couple of years,” said Dickerson, who became a professional referee in 2013, then began targeting the World Cup when it was awarded to the U.S.,
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Nesbitt, Elfath, Parker and Atkins all worked the final of that World Cup four years ago, Elfath as the fourth official, Nesbitt as the reserve assistant referee and Parker and Atkins as video assistant referees.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Moments later, following an interaction with Prestianni, the Brazilian ran over to the referee while gesturing towards the Benfica winger.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Tawanda Maswanhise appeared to trip Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis but referee Steven McLean ruled no foul, despite reviewing the incident at the VAR monitor.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The quarterback called to the referee: “Time out.”
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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