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Couple of things on this 1. Angles are everything and cannot tell if the ball was out from this angle (or off the video which I freeze framed when this post first appeared) 2. A. It does matter which side a corner is taken from. Players definitely have a preference (ease of an in-swinger or...

Once you have interjected yourself into the situation (talking to a player, verbally directing a player to retreat, pacing off the 10, etc) then it needs to be on your whistle and indicated as such. Dont be too quick to assume they will ask for 10. If they want to go quickly, dont prevent them...

Ok... the PK for handball to Iran????? No way that is clear and obvious error. Even watching it in slow motion, it is hard to be certain there was contact. This one was bad and should not have been reviewed in my opinion. These reviews are the crux of the issue with VAR. Now how to fix it...

Yes. Saw that on the highlights. 3 Iranians multiple steps into the PA at the time of the kick. One was REALLY bad. I think I counted 6 in the PA on the freeze frame. Should have been a rekick

Herein lies the trouble with VAR. I watched the replays of this. At speed and in slow motion, I thought it was a hip check (foul charge) and a PK. Ronaldo definitely looked for it but it was a foul imho. Now the question is WAS IT A CLEAR AND OBVIOUS ERROR. That I'm not sure about. Ronaldo...

Same ignorance in the US. These guys hurt the game by spreading this nonsense. Even though our broadcast have a forner FIFA match commissioner to comment on the refereeing and explain decisions. Then the gives proper analysis/perspective followed by minutes worth of former players...

Thanks! I already have the FIFA ones but not the UEFA. Looking forward to getting into those. All training is good :)

I typically stare right at them (not the ball) prior to the kick and tell them something like "no holding or pushing gents. I'm watching" or "i'm watching. Don't give up a silly free kick so be smart". Normally they turn to look and see me staring right at all of them and it helps. This...

are their links to the UEFA training clips? I'm always looking for more training resources.

The fact that you have done it and didnt get sent off does not mean it was handled correctly. This is the kind of thing that leads to punches getting thrown. RC all day. Play was over, foul was whistled, and he deliberately kick the ball into the player on the ground. He has deliberately...

Agreed. Although quickly dealing with the misconduct can diffuse the situation of the aggrieved team knows you have dealt with it. Tough call as it can back fire if it escalates. Getting between two players trying to get after each other can blow up as well. I've never in 5 years of...

I agree CR tried to intervene quickly and the quick card is the right thing. Just thought ARs getting in the mix and splitting up players leaves no eyes on and can result in missed misconduct. https://www.ussoccer.com/referees/resource-center/online-training. The grade 7 module on mass...

It looked to me like CR had had enough in the 2nd half and the YCs started flying. Clear RC missed in my opinion. Nearly resulted in a brawl. On a side note, are we the only country teaches triangle of control to deal with mass confrontations? If we arent, maybe they have delegated that to...

If he didnt see the ball kicked into the face deliberately and gave the YC for the push, VAR should have caught it. That was VC all day long. Has to be a RC in my opinion. I agree with the masses. This game was difficult to watch as a referee. How about those first two goals by Croatia...

A LOT of dissent in this game. Surrounding CR, Touching CR, etc. He is chewing some butts yet it continues. I think he is doing a great job, BUT as with most games this cup there should be some YC's given in my opinion

I do the you get lot now and then. Generally only get a couple each season. I did several my first year learning the ropes, building confidence, etc. I can say I've only had a few card situations at this age. There is a degree of teaching that goes on BUT the LOTG are and should be the same...

Great way of doing it

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Why do you ask? lol

Here is why I'm at PK and orange. I'm a huge Neuer fan but this is a really nasty hit. Granted Higuain glances to see if he is coming at the beginning to position himself to shield. Higuain is running with his back somewhat toward Neuer looking at the ball attempting to move with it. Neuer...