Referee Abroad News
For the first time in Referee Abroad’s history, Saint Martin is now represented within our international refereeing network, as Daniel Defoe becomes the island’s first official to join our global community. With referees from more than 80 countries...
Referee Abroad’s Refereeing Beyond Borders initiative, supported by the Erasmus+ program, is dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration among football referees from diverse cultural backgrounds worldwide. As a key part of this project, we had the...
English referees have been a constant presence at Referee Abroad tournaments for over a decade, thanks in large part to the involvement and support of County Football Associations across England. This historic link has played a decisive role in...
Referee Abroad’s Refereeing Beyond Borders, backed by Erasmus+, aims to unite all referees, and is now in full swing across 2025-2026. Our Mission To empower referees through international tournaments—fostering personal growth, expanding networks...
Referee Abroad’s ‘Refereeing Beyond Borders’ program has won support from the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, with numerous national football associations backing it. No more so than Italy, where AIA launched the Erasmus...
Whether it’s your first time at a Referee Abroad tournament, or you are already a seasoned veteran, we have come up with this useful checklist of things to prepare yourself before flying out and enjoying your international experience! 1:...
Aside from participating at Referee Abroad tournaments, you may also one day move abroad and want to continue your refereeing journey in your adopted country. Moving abroad is an exciting adventure—but it comes with important steps and challenges...
The wait is over — the 2026 Referee Abroad season is about to begin!To celebrate, we’re rewarding the referees who commit early to the adventure ahead. Imagine walking into your next international tournament wearing a brand-new custom Macron UEFA...
Calling all Referee Abroad officials! Here’s your exclusive chance to win one of three coveted spots at The Ultimate Zurich Experience tournament. This unique opportunity is designed to celebrate the skill, dedication, and passion of referees who...
Referee Abroad is proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Surf Cup International by Global Soccer Alliance, one of the fastest-growing youth football tournaments in the world. The Surf Cup, already a household name in the United States, is now...
Referee Abroad is delighted to announce the appointment of Lukasz Oleszkiewicz as its new Director of Staff & Engagement. Lukasz has been part of Referee Abroad for many years. He first joined as a young referee in his early 20s before moving...
At Referee Abroad, we believe that learning from the best is key for young referees looking to develop their skills. One of the things that makes our summer tournaments special is the group of top-level observers—many with FIFA and UEFA...