Referees
Napoleon Complex in Soccer: Study Finds Referees Book Taller Players More Frequently
Referees’ “Napoleon Complex” Leads to More Cards for Taller Players, Study Finds By Roger Dobson | March 30, 2025 [Image: Referee showing a yellow card to a tall player] Football referees are more likely to penalize players taller than themselves due to subconscious biases linked to “Napoleon complex” behavior, according to new research. A study […]
"Elite Female Referee’s Fitness Regimen: Can You Meet Top-Flight Officiating Standards?"
Here’s a condensed 650-word version with streamlined content and image suggestions: Female Referee Sophie Dennington Reveals Rigorous Fitness Regime for Top-Flight Officiating By James Cohen | Updated: 11:47 GMT, 18 March 2025 Sophie Dennington, a 24-year-old FA national refereeing manager, has gone viral for sharing the intense workout routine that prepares her for officiating high-stakes […]
Jude Bellingham Red Card Row: Referee’s Family Faces Threats Amid Consultancy Firm Investigation
Referee at Center of Bellingham Red Card Controversy Denounces Abuse: “Football Is Promoting Violence” [Image: Juan Luis Munuera Montero during a match] Caption: Referee Juan Luis Munuera Montero faced backlash after sending off Jude Bellingham. The referee involved in Jude Bellingham’s controversial red card has spoken out about the abuse directed at his family, claiming […]