How does a referee decision change the game? | FIFA ref

FIFA referee Gulnura Akbarzade discusses how referee decisions impact games, VAR systems, and challenges for female referees on the TOP-al podcast.

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How does a referee decision change the game? | FIFA ref — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Oxu.Az's "TOP-al" podcast features FIFA referee Gulnura Akbarzade as a guest.

The show discusses pressure referees face at World Cups, the role of VAR, and the development of female referees.

Topics include psychological and physical preparation, responsibility of split-second decisions, and requirements to become a FIFA referee.

Upcoming episodes of "TOP-al" will continue with interesting discussions featuring well-known Azerbaijani sports figures.

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