ref
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They fall to the ground after barely being touched, writhing in fake pain and yelling at the ref to call a foul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
"We could have been helped at times by the ref with 50-50 challenges," the Aston Villa man said.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Caroline: City fan but well done ref, about time they started to stand up to VAR.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Stop VAR telling the ref what to do and let the ref use VAR himself.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
The kid was crying when the ref slapped the mat and Luke came up proud, arms raised.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
“I have to watch the refs and be ready right when there’s a break in the action,” Janssen, who dons a headset so he can communicate directly with team staffers, said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
“We didn’t lose because of the refs … Oklahoma City outplayed us,” said Redick.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
The scrutinizing and psychoanalyzing continues like Luka Doncic screaming at the refs — incessantly, and with impressive stamina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The refs are the worst... These guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV too," said Puka Nacua, star receiver of the Los Angeles Rams, in December.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
When the refs whistle blew, Luke shot forward and took Herrera down almost immediately.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
