According to Docherty, the referee did not speak to him “until the dust had settled” and fans were already being turned away from Dens Park in dismay.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/inside-dundee-v-aberdeen-postponement-farce-shock-and-anger-dons-concerns-referees-late-arrival-complaint-made-4457340

According to the tournament referee, John Peters, this year’s turnout exceeded the previous editions, with the largest being 2022 where 64 boys and 37 girls took part.

Source: https://punchng.com/ttennis-173-players-for-efunkoya-tourney/

A cockpit referee was also slain by two motorcycle-riding assailants on March 19.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1758973/unacceptable-2-bishops-decry-series-of-killings-in-bohol

Adesanya followed Pereira down to the mat but referee Dan Mirgliotta waved the fight off, returning the Nigerian-born New Zealander to the top of the middleweight pile, a weight class he has dominated for the last four years.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/adesanya-stuns-pereira-reclaim-ufc-middleweight-crown-3406421?cid=cna_flip_070214

After a conversation with referee Stuart Atwell, the equaliser was awarded, and it was then the turn of the City players to crowd the referee and argue against the decision.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11639535/Man-City-fan-edits-footage-Bruno-Fernandes-controversial-equaliser-Manchester-derby.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After a conversation with referee Stuart Atwell, the equaliser was awarded, and it was then the turn of the City players to crowd the referee and argue against the decision.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11639535/Man-City-fan-edits-footage-Bruno-Fernandes-controversial-equaliser-Manchester-derby.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After missing clear goal-scoring opportunities, Gabon were punished when the referee awarded Niger a penalty after Urie Michel Mboula fouled Abdoul Salam Boulhassane, which was perfectly connected by Aboud Moumouni.

Source: https://www.kbc.co.ke/defending-champions-egypt-and-niger-secure-wins-in-afcon-u-23/

After the referee deemed there to be a foul by Alfie Newby on Marshall, the U’s central defender was booked.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/23397905.colchester-united-under-18s-beaten-peterborough-united/?ref=rss

Again it was Grealish who created trouble, his cross getting blocked by Wilfrid Ndidi and the video assistant referee at Stockley Park sent Darren England over to the monitor for the inevitable final look at the incident.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jeered-national-media-verdict-leicester-8356219

Alexis Mac Allister was the first to be dismissed, given his marching orders for a foul on Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie on his first start, though this was later rescinded after the Reds appealed this decision by referee Thomas Bramall.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/am-dreaming-liverpool-fans-disbelief-27955985

Allen: “So, we had a situation where if you were going to have an ineligible number occupy an eligible position, you have to report that to the referee.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/referee-brad-allen-maintains-dan-skipper-not-taylor-decker-reported-as-eligible

Alloa RFC said they are indebted to their physio, Megan Thomson, the players and referee who took immediate action to aid Smith after his injury.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/23351976.alloas-loss-carnoustie-compounded-smith-injury/?ref=rss

Already on the power play, McGurn was taken down on a short-handed break with no penalty call and was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after voicing his displeasure to referee Sean Reid.

Source: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/petes/2023/05/13/peterborough-petes-tie-up-series-with-game-2-win-in-london.html

A melee around the referee.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/apr/01/manchester-city-v-liverpool-premier-league-live-score-updates

An 11th relative is a referee.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12027293/Meet-schoolgirl-fjords-whos-moved-Erling-Haaland.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Andrew D'Arnay wearing an original referee jersey while he is leaning on 'Bruce', a Utility Terrain Vehicle named after his father-in-law.

Source: https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/8354920/referee-andrew-hanging-up-the-whistle-and-boots/?src=rss

A referee must spot the ball in between each down so we know how many yards we need to go.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/algalvan/american-football-explained-for-swifties

As Bennett complained to referee Dean Whitestone, the official’s response was to come over and show the Shrewsbury man a yellow card.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2023/04/29/shrewsbury-0-sheffield-wednesday-3---report/

Asian Junior Champion Bharat Joon (92kg), who was representing Haryana, continued his magnificent form and won the final against Harsh of SSCB by the referee stopping the contest (RSC) in the first round.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/youth-mens-national-boxing-services-crowned-champions-with-9-gold-medals-haryana-finish-second/

Aside from the rough night for the referee, it seems the stadium vendors weren’t prepared for the volume of alcohol that was going to be consumed among the 26,542 in the crowd who were drinking.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/27/sports/first-responder-bowl-referee-has-unfortunate-hot-mic-moment/