World Cup final referee Howard Webb has seen several re-runs of the game since returning from South Africa but said the only thing he would change is the color of the card he showed to Nigel de Jong.
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 villainous referee, but eventually led to his complete vindication.
What does the busiest official in World Cup history do when he returns home from a 44-day stay in South Africa? He puts on his cleats and gets back on the pitch, of course.
Over 125 referees attended a special presentation by FIFA dignitary Peter Mikkelsen on July 19, 2010 in Culver City, CA. Mikkelsen shared insights from his spectacular career as a FIFA Referee and his latest experiences on the FIFA Referee Committee.
World Cup final referee Howard Webb has defended his performance in Sunday’s match and said he did all he could to keep control in a bad-tempered atmosphere.
Spain’s Andres Iniesta thought he was offside when he collected the ball and scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, the midfielder said on Tuesday.
English referee Howard Webb has no regrets over his handling of Sunday’s “extremely challenging” World Cup final between Spain and Holland.
Former English Premier League referees have jumped to the defense of Howard Webb after criticism of his performance in Sunday’s World Cup final.
Away from the pitch, here are some of the winners and losers from the World Cup in South Africa.
Cursed as the “devil’s trumpet” for their ear-piercing drone, vuvuzelas nonetheless sold in their hundreds of thousands and were embraced as a symbol of South Africa’s World Cup and African soccer culture.