The Referees

Year: 2009

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Directors: Yves Hinant, Eric Cardot

Documentary

The documentary follows the personal and professional lives of elite football referees during Euro 2008, showing how a few decisive minutes can reshape a family’s fate and how the “men in black” cope when attacked by fans. It highlights England’s Howard Webb, whose late penalty against Austria caused controversy, and Italy’s Roberto Rosetti, who refereed the final.

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