We all make mistakes, yet we don't get yelled at by 90,000 people like referees do.

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Even in the face of immense pressure, referees are expected to make the right call. Recently, Barcelona players Sergio Busquets, Gavi and Eric Garcia were seen arguing with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz over a decision. It's a reminder of the immense pressure referees face, with up to 350 decisions to make in a single game, and the immense responsibility they have to ensure safety and maintain a respectful playing environment.



Andre Marriner, a Premier League referee, shared that a game accuracy rating of 97% was low for him. This was highlighted further when watching a game at Camp Nou, where the majority of 90,000+ fans were whistling their displeasure at Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga for time-wasting. Despite this, the referee had to make a precise decision, free from any cognitive bias.



Referees have a difficult job and as we are all aware, even when knowing about instinctive bias, it is not easy to overcome. It is a difficult job and requires a great deal of skill.



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At Barcelona's Camp Nou, Sergio Busquets, Gavi and Eric Garcia recently argued with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz. It's a daunting task to referee a game of football with 90,000-plus fans, many of whom have access to mobiles and are following the game, and take into account all the tiny decisions that need to be made. Despite the immense pressure, Premier League referee Andre Marriner recently shared that he expects a game accuracy rating of 97 per cent from himself.



It's essential for a referee to look after the safety of the players and maintain a respectful playing environment, which is no easy task. Referees are educated about cognitive biases, yet it's incredibly challenging to overcome instinctive biases in such a high-pressure environment. It is a reminder that we all face challenges when it comes to overcoming our own biases.

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