or any other international game for that matter?
2006-07-13 10:55:11 · 13 answers · asked by zerbi 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
English. They must pass a verbal and written test to ref in the cup.
In an interview with Argentina's ref, Horacio Elizondo, "We knew they were going to bring this in years ago, but they finally decided on it in 2005. We had an oral exam and then a written test, both of them football-related. The idea is to be able to explain situations in English, or to work on a report without making mistakes."
2006-07-13 11:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ole Ole 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure that the referees for the world cup had to pass an English test before they could officiate. I would think that would be for the occasions where both teams and the ref spoke completely different languages. It would be daft if two teams with the same language (and the ref spoke that language) were refereed in English so I suppose it comes down to common sense. English would be the default language.
2006-07-13 11:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dazza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has only just started that Referees have to pass an exam in English and Spanish to Ref at the World Cup
As most of the Footballing world speak one of the 2 languages, or players from ALL nations play in leagues that use the 2 languages
Hope this helps
Owen
2006-07-13 11:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by owenofglasgow2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English would likely be the main language for communication in the World Cup. Other than that would be French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and the referees' native language.
Nothing speaks more than the Whistle, Cards (Yellow, Red), the referees' gestures on the field.
2006-07-13 21:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by ascent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the referee and the countries playing.
For example if it was England vs USA, and an Australian was refereeing then clearly they would speak English. They try to get refs who speak both languages, but failing that I'm sure they do in English as many players have basic understanding of it due to agents, clubs etc.
2006-07-13 10:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Giancarlo D'Alessandro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You propose on the field, excellent? i believe they talk English ... this is extra favourite and probability is, all international gamers talk English, a minimum of the fundamentals. If the refs talk German or French or inspite of, maximum gamers received't understand i imagine.
2016-10-14 10:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English, french or spanish, whichever is appropriate. This goes for the rest of the business world as well.
2006-07-13 11:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by superwop2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English, because most players play in the English league, and even those who don't speak English fluently.
2006-07-13 11:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by tesorotx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whistle , Yellow , Red
2006-07-13 11:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was down to hand signals and whistle blowing??? no language required!
2006-07-13 11:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by DonnaDoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋