For officials, the road to the World Cup is as competitive and demanding as it is for players. Shawn Thew / epa / Corbis The ball is lighter, the players are faster, the tactics are more complex. And ...

It is common knowledge that you have to include a list of referees on your CV. Seasoned professionals appreciate the need for authentic and reliable referees. They know that a referee can determine ...

Graham Scott spent a decade refereeing in the Premier League Matt McNulty/Getty Images “I’ve likened it to a game of Snakes And Snakes. So while there is one career ladder, it’s surrounded by snakes, ...