They used to be called linesmen but now they're referee assistants ... The arms go up in the air and holding on to both sides of the flag, it is hung above the head of the referee's assistant. Not the ...

The use and absence of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology in the FA Cup has led to familiar controversies in England's flagship cup competition in recent seasons. Newcastle United fans felt ...

Currently making waves throughout European football, VAR - or Video Assistant Referee to give the concept ... lays out what VAR is and how it is being used to make football a fairer sport.

Sean Hurd worked as an assistant referee in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on a crew led by Mark Geiger. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Other match officials (two assistant ... must advise the referee and other match officials of any report being made. The 'on-field' match officials assist the referee with inspecting the field of play ...