“A person is not given integrity. It results from the relentless pursuit of honesty at all times.” – Anonymous Perhaps no other referee in history experienced the solo pursuit of honesty that Esse Baharmast faced in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He faced global scrutiny for a critical decision that initially portrayed him as a...
Referee David Gantar blows the whistle to stop play during the San Jose Earthquakes and DC United MLS match on July 3, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl) Retaliation fouls may occur from a build-up of frustration over time, but they often occur immediately after contact where a player perceives such contact to be a foul. There is a higher risk for quick retaliation...
Referee Edvin Jurisevic awards a penalty kick during the Chivas USA and San Jose Earthquakes MLS match on April 24, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl) When faced with a challenge in the Penalty Area, the Referee must make a decision regarding not only foul or no-foul, but whether misconduct has occurred. If a foul has been committed by a defender within the...
Referee David Gantar signals an indirect free kick during the San Jose Earthquakes and DC United MLS match on July 3, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl) “Playing in a Dangerous Manner” is one of the infractions listed in Law 12 that requires an Indirect Free Kick restart. This infraction is called when, in the opinion of the referee, a player plays in a...
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