The AIFF Referees Committee Meeting was held at the Football House in New Delhi on Monday, November 7 and was chaired by former FIFA referee Michael Andrews. AIFF Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran was present to address the Referees Committee, and was also accompanied by Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar, …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to establish the best possible conditions for AFC match officials to thrive was further underlined on Thursday through the commencement of several class leading initiatives all aimed at ensuring the highest refereeing standards. Held from November 3 to 5, 2022, three marquee events have …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Assessor Seminar 2022 successfully concluded on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur and saw 84 participants from 26 Member Associations (MAs) gather to discuss updates and examine their knowledge of the referee assessment curriculum. Held over two days, from November 1 to 2, this was the …
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Burundi-born Cynthia Ishimwe has made history by being the first woman to referee a match at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations. Ishimwe was one of the match officials at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Mozambique 2022 fixture between Senegal and Madagascar in Vilankulo on Monday afternoon, …
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With just over 10 days left before kick-off of the second edition of CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, CAF today announced the final list of match officials that have been selected for the competition. The tournament scheduled from 30 October to 13 November in the cities of Rabat and …
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The All India Federation (AIFF) have announced that Trevor Kettle has joined the federation as Chief Refereeing Officer (CRO) and will oversee all refereeing matters. The implementation of the Elite Refereeing Development Plan (ERDP), developing and identifying refereeing talent from the grassroots, and professionalising those operating at the elite level …
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Europe’s female referees are ready for a hectic 2022/23 campaign, with UEFA giving them a clear message: “Opportunities are there if you do well – take every chance to show us how good you are.” UEFA has been looking back and looking forward with its top female match officials in …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the Continent’s match officials continue to receive the highest standards of mentorship and guidance was further reinforced by the AFC Referees Committee at its sixth meeting held virtually today. Chaired by His Excellency Du Zhaocai, the Committee approved several decisions aimed at …
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Enter the corridors of the Singapore Football Association [FAS] and it is clear they take great pride in their achievements – and with good reason too. Lining the walls are plaques honouring the landmarks and history-makers of local football, be it players, administrators or referees. A new name is now …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of former referee Mr Sumanta Ghosh, who passed away last week in Kolkata. In a letter to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Mr Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former FIFA referee, Sumanta …
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