A match referee is an official in sports who ensures the game is played fairly and according to the rules. They make decisions, enforce penalties, and are responsible for maintaining order during the match. Full definition
The Ghana Football Association has officially said that it has not involved itself in inducing match referees for World Cup qualifiers on the continent. (citifmonline.com)
Hartlepool are rooted to the foot of League Two, but that didn't stop them having a good laugh when match referee Pat Miller fell over, injured himself, and dropped his vanishing spray. (caughtoffside.com)
While most fans and pundits agreed City were outclassed, full back Clichy has instead shifted blame for their poor performance onto match referee, Felix Brych. (caughtoffside.com)