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We always ask course members (new referees) why they choose to take up the whistle. Around 70% mention money. It's seen as preferable to shelf stacking. Most are 14-16 years of age. We make the point that local and professional football are very different, something we cover in (e. g.) dissent...

My concern is that all the World Cup shenanigans may well be copied in local football in the new season. As all Observers know, and has been said here earlier, context is important - we look for an appropriate response to what happens during the game. Your approach is appropriate, but bearing...

Needs a clear message at the outset of the season, after FIFA turned two blind eyes.

Despite the fact that it's contrary to Law 12? The concern is that it becomes the norm, then becomes a chance to show off, then becomes provocative. Better to keep the genie in the bottle, rather than trying to reverse a behavioural trend, IMHO.

Allowing substitutes and coaching staff on the f. o. p. after every goal is also going to lead to issues at grass roots when the new season starts.

It's well worthwhile reading the relevant Law change re this point - the exceptions remain from last season (with the slight change of no time limit on assessment/treatment now) but the important new point is that if you stop the game because of an injury and the player declines the physio they...

Attila The Hun has appealed to FIFA about this post . . . 🤣

Interesting - I started with no interest in the overblown competition and haven't watched any of the games. Looking forward to 2026/7.

Not privy to the details in each competition (e. g. World Cup 2026) but just pointing out that's how it works at the top level. Briefings from Collina and his team will be designed to set out standards and officiating requirements, in the same way as officials on any major are instructed. It's a...

The main difference is the nature of the playing surface. Frozen = slippery and therefore dangerous.

May be helpful to do one or two, allowing you to become accustomed to some changes in law which are going to confuse players and team management, e. g. the one minute off if play is stopped for an injury.

As has been said, the guidance for World Cup 2026 referees will have been kept within their circle and explained to them during their daily update sessions. Such guidance is specific to each competition, as we have seen with the varying approaches adopted even within UEFA.

Attempting to write literal guidance would be a mega challenge🫤