Dutch referee dropped from World Cup 2026 dies at age of 38
Sports Published July 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM Referee Rob Dieperink Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed…
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Sports Published July 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM Referee Rob Dieperink Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s list of officials for the 2026 World Cup following a police investigation in the United Kingdom. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault before detectives carried out what they described as a thorough investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and examining digital devices. Dieperink had been selected to serve as a video assistant referee (VAR) at the World Cup before FIFA withdrew his appointment in May.
Furthermore, Following these enquiries, they concluded that the evidential threshold had not been met. The Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death on Sunday, although no cause of death was disclosed.
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Sports Published July 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM Referee Rob Dieperink Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s list of officials for the 2026 World Cup following a police investigation in the United Kingdom.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesA man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault before detectives carried out what they described as a thorough investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and examining digital devices.
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Dieperink had been selected to serve as a video assistant referee (VAR) at the World Cup before FIFA withdrew his appointment in May.
according to Naija NewsFollowing these enquiries, they concluded that the evidential threshold had not been met.
according to The IndependentThe Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death on Sunday, although no cause of death was disclosed.
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