Overview
- The Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond (KNVB) confirmed Dieperink’s death on Monday and said nothing about the cause or circumstances.
- Dutch media report police carried out inquiries near his apartment and have told reporters they do not suspect involvement by other people, though authorities have not released an official cause of death.
- In April Dieperink was arrested in London on suspicion of sexually coercing a minor; the Metropolitan Police later closed the inquiry for lack of evidence.
- FIFA removed Dieperink from its list of officials for the 2026 World Cup in mid‑May without a public explanation, a decision he publicly said left him disappointed after investigators dropped charges.
- Dieperink was an experienced top‑flight referee and regular video assistant referee in competitions such as the Champions League and Euro 2024, and further updates are expected if police or the KNVB announce the cause of death or any formal findings.