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Slavko Vincic Retires After Officiating 2026 World Cup Final

His exit closes a top-level refereeing career; a FIFA disciplinary review of post-match incidents remains open.

Deportivo Riestra Upsets Boca 3-0 as Clausura Opening Round Produces Early Shocks

Slavko Vincic Retires After Officiating 2026 World Cup Final

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Referee Knocked Down and Concussed in Melee During Metz v Fortuna Friendly

Anthony Taylor Retires From Elite Refereeing After World Cup

Slavko Vinčić Named Referee for 2026 World Cup Final

Elliot Watt Banned Four Matches as Motherwell Fined £5,000 Over Fir Park Comments

Milan Prosecutors Ask Judge to Dismiss Criminal Case Against Gianluca Rocchi

Dutch VAR Official Rob Dieperink Found Dead as Police Open Investigation

Dutch Referee Rob Dieperink Dies Aged 38

Flamengo Wins Troféu do Algarve With 2–1 Victory Over Benfica

Zidane’s 2006 World Cup Headbutt Revisited on 20th Anniversary

Wikipedia Hoax and X’s AI Amplify False Claim That World Cup Referee Is Jewish

Referee Michael Oliver Collides With Dani Olmo During Spain’s World Cup Quarter-Final

Clattenburg Predicts Italian Referee Likely for 2026 World Cup Final

Referee Injured After Under-15 GAA Match in Clare as Gardaí Open Investigation

Sánchez Goal Ruled Out After Millimetre Offside in Colombia–Portugal Draw

Mbappé Tells Referee to Pass Captain's Armband During France's 4-1 Win

Katia Itzel García Becomes First Mexican Woman to Referee a Men's World Cup Match

Ghana Coach Demands FIFA Review After VAR Fails to Award Penalty