Question Number: 18107

Character, Attitude and Control 12/10/2007

RE: Competitive Under 13

Avery Haskell of Overland Park, KS USA asks...

What illegal acts, as a referee, can get you permanately banned from [inter]national refereeing? are there any famous incidents of such?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Betting and Racism come to mind but don't bet the mortgage Avery

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Felonies that result in incarceration through the age of 45 (FIFA retirement age) would also tend to make it difficult for you to get any international assignments.

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Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

I would suspect doing something completely outrageous during the match - like stripping off your clothes and running around the field holding up your red card would probably get you taken off the FIFA list.

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