‘Referees have to win fans over’
“Referees have to win the fans over through correct decisions”, said Cyprus Football Association (CFA) General Secretary Fivos Vakis in an interview with radio station...
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CFA, referees looking for safe environment for football games
Ways to create a safe environment for all concerned were discussed on Sunday during a meeting between chairman of the Cyprus Football Association George Koumas...
Football set for rule changes next season
By Jonathan Shkurko Football is set for some rule changes next season after the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved a large number of amendments...
Refs angered by decision to use foreign officials in cup final
Referees expressed disappointment and displeasure on Tuesday over the football association’s (CFA) decision to use foreign officials in the island’s cup final despite pledges not...
Kyprianou calls for ‘cleaner’ football, APOEL stops ticket sale (update)
By George Psyllides AKEL leader Andros Kyprianou has urged President Nicos Anastasiades to put measures in place to ensure clean football leagues after the latest...
Our View: Biased refereeing is not the root of football’s woes
SOME SUPPOSEDLY poor refereeing decisions in two weekend games in the play-off phase of the football league championship have sparked a new bout of allegations...
Two remanded in connection with referee attacks (Updated)
By Constantinos Psillides Two men from Nicosia, 22 and 24, were remanded on Thursday, each for four days in connection with two bomb attacks against...
Minister reassures referees full investigations going on
By Evie Andreou Justice Minister Ionas Nicolaou on Tuesday reassured referees the government is determined to fully investigate all recent attacks against them without any...
Refs call on whistle blower to reveal names
By George Psyllides THE referees’ association has called on a ref who claimed match-fixing in Cyprus was widespread to name those responsible and prove his...
CFA plans to dismantle refs’ body
By Constantinos Psillides THE Cyprus Football Association (CFA) is considering dismantling the Cyprus Referee Association (CRA) following weeks of revelations of corruption at all levels...
