referee
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What the referee hadn’t seen was that Maradona had used his hand instead of his head.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
A US State Department official alleged to AFP that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was turned back at the US border.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
With its national team failing to qualify again for the World Cup, China's football fans have adopted a referee as the country's star representative at the tournament, which begins on Thursday.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“To the north end of the pond and back again!” shouted the referee.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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