Howard Webb

Howard Webb is an English former football referee who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup final and later led Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

2010 FIFA World Cup Final: The final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in which Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time. Webb refereed this final, one of the most prominent appointments of his career.
Professional Game Match Officials Limited: The organization responsible for providing and developing referees for professional football in England. Webb became its chief executive after retiring from refereeing.
Association football referee: An official who enforces the Laws of the Game during an association football match. This is the role Webb performed throughout his on-field career.
Referee abuse: Verbal or physical hostility directed at referees because of their officiating decisions. Webb's high-profile career brought the pressures and scrutiny of referee abuse into public view.
2010 FIFA World Cup: The international football tournament held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The final Webb officiated was the tournament's championship match.
Mark Clattenburg: An English former football referee who officiated major domestic and international finals. Clattenburg is a fellow English elite referee whose career offers a useful comparison.
Laws of the Game: The rules that govern association football, maintained by the International Football Association Board. Webb's match decisions were made under these rules.
Football Association: The governing body of association football in England. The FA oversees English football and its refereeing structures.
2009 UEFA Champions League Final: The 2009 final in which Barcelona defeated Manchester United 2–0 in Rome. Webb was the referee for this major European club final.
Pierluigi Collina: An Italian former football referee widely known for officiating international and club matches. Collina is another prominent referee associated with high-profile world football appointments.

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