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Fifa list 2025

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I presume you mean England’s list? We haven’t lost any on field FIFA refs, although I reckon Craig Pawson will step down and be replaced by Sam Barrott. I don’t know who will replace David Coote as a VMO though. In terms of ARs, I think Dan Robathan was probably nominated, and Harry Lennard hasn’t been seen all season in the PL so may come off potentially.
 
For those who may be interested, confirmation that Craig Pawson will not be a FIFA referee in 2025, being replaced by Sam Barrott (well deserved by Sam). This was confirmed by UEFA when announcing their new referee categories for the second half of this season (first half of 2025).
 
English middle FIFA List 2025 confirmed by UEFA:

Elite: Oliver & Taylor

1st Group: Brooks & Kavanagh

2nd Group: Attwell, Barrott, England, Gillett, Jones, Madley

I’m not sure if there has been confirmation of Robathan/Akil Howson replacing Lennard (injury/potential retirement). I am looking for AR and VMO list too, the FA will be slow to release these.

Mel Burgin (WSL) has been added to FIFA list (middle), well deserved from her.
 
I’ve heard rumours that Robathan and Howson may both get a FIFA badge. I think it’s unlikely but could be the case. Lennard has retired apparently.
 
Gabriel said:
I’ve heard rumours that Robathan and Howson may both get a FIFA badge. I think it’s unlikely but could be the case. Lennard has retired apparently.
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I doubt they would both get it, Robathan’s badge is long overdue. It was either injury or retirement for Lennard, but retirement seems likely. Does PGMOL usually release statements when a long-timer ref has retired?
 
Women’s football in England FIFA List:

Elite: still nobody since Rebecca Welsh retired, Cheryl Foster remains in Elite representing Wales

1st Group: Abi Byrne, Kirsty Dowle

2nd Group: Mel Burgin, Emily Heaslip, Stacey Pearson

Start of next season: I wouldn’t be surprised if Abi Byrne gets called up to Elite, Heaslip up to 1st Group, and Pearson loses her badge in the near future. Pearson could be replaced or joined by Lisa Benn (less likely) or Stacey Fullicks.
 
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