FIFA appoint 30 referees for WC- 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00
The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 30 referees representing 28 different countries for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The referees were picked from an initial group of 54 trios of referees from around the world in 2007 when FIFA's executive committee created the Refereeing Assistance Programme (RAP) - a new initiative appointed for this year’s World Cup.
The FIFA Refereeing Department was responsible for coordinating and organising all of the activities involving the candidate referees.
The latest technology has been implemented in the preparation of the referees both within practical training, and interactive sessions, whilst performances at respective FIFA competitions were also analysed and evaluated.
Theoretical tests undertaken in English were carried out over the last three years to ensure appropriate knowledge of the Laws of the Game, the regulations for FIFA competitions and the directives of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
The group of 30 trios of referees selected will participate in a training seminar next month.
In May, a final assessment will be conducted and a decision made regarding the acting and support referees prior to the first match appointments being made for the World Cup.
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