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An Evening with Esse Baharmast

By Jason Sholl posted Aug 17th 2010 - 7 Comments
Esse Baharmast discusses the 2010 FIFA World Cup during the Ken Aston Referee Camp at Chapman University in Orange, CA on July 24, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl)

“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...

Reckless and Careless Fouls

By US Soccer posted Jul 16th 2010 - No Comments
Referee Paul Ward (R) halts the trainers from entering the pitch while Chivas defender Mariano Trujillo recovers on the ground during the Chivas USA and NY Red Bulls MLS match on April 10, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl)

Referee Paul Ward (R) halts the trainers from entering the pitch while Chivas defender Mariano Trujillo recovers on the ground during the Chivas USA and NY Red Bulls MLS match on April 10, 2010. (PROREFEREE/Jason Sholl) One of the key elements of managing the professional game is the distinction between fouls that are Careless and those that are Reckless....