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Refereeing at the start of a tournament often seem to sets the tone.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Refereeing rules also state free kicks should be taken within the spot of the foul.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2022

Refereeing was again in the spotlight as a controversial late penalty put the Netherlands into a quarter-final against Italy at the expense of a Japan side in the ascendancy.

From The Guardian • Jun. 25, 2019

Refereeing between Randy Credico and Roger Stone is not easy.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2018

Refereeing in a first class match is much easier than taking the whistle in what we might call junior ones.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John