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assistant referee

British  

noun

  1. soccer the official name for linesman

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"It is a clear red card," Darren Cann, the 2010 World Cup final assistant referee said on BBC One.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

But after the video assistant referee urged him to watch a replay, Claus walked away from the monitor and flashed the red card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

The referee used the video assistant referee to review the play and determined it merited a red card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

As the game restarted, former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann shared his views on the decision.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

There were to be a referee, an assistant referee, two goal umpires, as many timekeepers, and a pair of penalty timekeepers.

From The Chums of Scranton High at Ice Hockey by Ferguson, Donald

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