Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies at 38 following FIFA World Cup removal
Rob Dieperink, a referee from the Netherlands, has died at the age of 38. His passing comes just weeks after he was taken off the 2026 FIFA World Cup VAR list. Dieperink had been removed from the panel after being arrested in Britain regarding accusations involving a minor. Authorities eventually dropped the case without filing any charges, citing a lack of evidence. While the Dutch football association has verified his death, they have not shared the specific cause.
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