Question

Mention any four duties of the referee in football.

What are the duties of the referee before the match?

Answer 1

The duties of the referee in football are:

Before the match:

1. He ensures that the players' equipment meets the provisions of Law 4.
2. He ensures that any ball used meets the requirements of law 2.
3. He ensures that no unauthorised individuals enter the playing area.

After the Match:

1. He enforces the rules of the game.
2. He serves as a timekeeper and keeps score of the match.
3. He stops, suspends, or terminates the match at his discretion in the event of any violations of the law or outside intervention of any kind.