assistant referee
Britishnoun
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Ma is now in Miami for a 10-day officials' camp, where he is joined by two other Chinese representatives, assistant referee Zhou Fei and video assistant referee Fu Ming.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 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
Three more video assistant referee errors have been confirmed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total this season to 23.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of the video assistant referee, after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
There was a great hubbub, in the midst of which Mr. Dodsworth consulted with Andrew Dale, who was assistant referee.
From Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall by Goss, John
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