referee
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“After review,” the referee announced, “West Ham No. 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
It was only the 17th time in seven seasons - and the fourth this season - that a referee has rejected the advice of the VAR at the pitchside monitor.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
However the referee ruled that Chambon had strayed high in the latter collision, reducing France to 14 for the remainder of the match.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
At first, it appeared the bell had saved Nkuta, but the referee determined that the fighter was already knocked out and awarded the victory to Moraes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
She told me that she’d thought about going to get a hamburger, but the referee told her before the game that if she left the field her team would have to forfeit.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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