referee
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The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
It was one of those boot-on-boot challenges which referee Tim Robinson probably felt did not meet the threshold for a penalty.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Then he became the meet referee to settle any disputes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Before the start of each season all 20 Premier League clubs have a visit from a referee.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Is the Lillian B. Womrath ready?” asked the referee.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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