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South African referee Victor Gomes has explained why he decided to retire from the beautiful game at the age of just 40. Gomes turned 40 last week and confirmed his retirement to Robert Marawa earlier this week, calling it quits on a career that started in 2008 after representing South...

South African referee Victor Gomes has announced his retirement from the beautiful game after his participation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Gomes, who celebrated his 40th birthday on 15 December, has confirmed he is hanging up the whistle when speaking to Robert Marawa on Monday. "The dream started when I...

South African referee Victor Gomes has earned around R1.43 million from his time during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, based on figures reported overseas. According to Spanish publication AS, match officials received a basic fee of $70,000 from FIFA for their participation at football’s biggest showpiece. In addition, each match day...

SAFA feels that African referees are treated unfairly and they are fuming at FIFA to have released Victor Gomes early before the tournament ended, saying he did well in two matches he was in charge. FIFA has opted to let Gomes leave the tournament along with some of the referees...

South African referee Victor Gomes is among several referees whose World Cup assignment has ended. The 39-year-old has been in charge of France's group stage win over Australia as well as Spain's Group E defeat to Japan. He was on the sidelines as fourth official when Mateu Lahoz dished out 16...

Another big match for South Africa’s star referee Victor Gomes in the FIFA World Cup has been confirmed. Gomes will be the fourth official when the Netherlands face Argentina in what promises to be a blockbuster match in the quarter-final at Lusail Iconic Stadium on Friday (17:00). The man in...

South African referee Victor Gomes has been lauded for his performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Gomes has often divided opinion amongst the local football fraternity and is often accused of 'stealing the show' but is widely considered as one of the best in the world. That's been showcased after...

South African referee Victor Gomes and his assistants will take charge of Thursday's Group E clash between Spain and Japan. After officiating the match between France and Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium, Gomes will now move to the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. Gomes will once again be assisted by...

South African referee Victor Gomes will officiate the reigning World Champions France in their opening clash against Australia on Tuesday. The eighth game at the Al Janoub Stadium of the 2022 FIFA World Cup represents the first match of what's likely to be the final tournament for the iconic official. Gomes...

SAFA Head of Referees Abdul Ebrahim says referee Victor Gomes has not officially handed in his retirement letter, despite reports that he has called it a quits. This publication reported on Saturday that Gomes was in charge of his last PSL game, when he was handed the Soweto Derby as Kaizer...