What language does the ref use in the World Cup ?

caransom | 20:06 Fri 11th Jun 2010 | Football

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Just watching the Uruguay v France (ie. Spanish speaking v French speaking) match which is being refereed by another nationality ref (Chinese/Japanese I think). What language does the ref use when talking to the players ? In fact, is there a general 'language' that refs use in order to talk to players? I assume if there is it is English but if anyone has an answer I would like to know ! Thanks.

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mind you the F word is universal

09:55 Sat 12th Jun 2010

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Well I hope they're learning swear words in other languages just to keep it fair...

All FIFA refs now have to do an exam in football laws in English. If they don't achieve the pass mark, then they don't referee.

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