Dutch Referee Dies After World Cup Drop
Rob Dieperink Passes Away Amidst Controversy
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink passed away weeks after his World Cup removal. He was dropped from FIFA’s VAR list in May following a UK police investigation into a sexual assault allegation. The case, however, was later dropped due to insufficient evidence. Both the KNVB and FIFA expressed profound sadness, remembering him as a ‘highly valued’ and ‘dedicated colleague.’
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