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rurallib

(64,915 posts)
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 10:37 AM 1 hr ago

Question - In what language do referees and players talk to each other?

I was watching a game the other day. An animated discussion between a referee and players from both squads broke out. It occurred to me that by nationality there were 3 distinct languages involved. So what did they use as common language? Is there some standard for a common language. I tried asking the AI but got no response.

If they don't use some common language what do they do?

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Question - In what language do referees and players talk to each other? (Original Post) rurallib 1 hr ago OP
hand signals NoSheep 1 hr ago #1
Thanks - once I got that question in my brain rurallib 1 hr ago #2

NoSheep

(8,393 posts)
1. hand signals
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 10:39 AM
1 hr ago

Soccer referees use a highly standardized, universal system of hand gestures, whistle blows, and flag movements (for assistant referees) to communicate decisions

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