Definition: A team of match officials commonly comprises a referee, two linesmen (assistant referees) and the fourth official. It is the referee’s job to officiate the match, with linesmen aiding him by flagging for throw-ins, goalkicks, corners and infringements in his area of the pitch.
Match Officials
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