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Dutch Football Referee Rob Dieperink Dies Weeks After World Cup Removal Amid Police Probe
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First reported by Walla · 8 hours ago
What happened
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink died weeks after being removed from the 2026 World Cup referee list amid a UK police investigation that ended without charges.
- 01Rob Dieperink died weeks after being removed from the 2026 World Cup referee roster.
- 02He was initially selected as a VAR referee for the tournament.
- 03A UK police investigation into Dieperink began in April but closed without charges.
- 04The KNVB expressed deep sadness and praised him as a respected and dedicated colleague.
- 05Dieperink officiated in the Dutch top league since 2017 and at Euro 2024 as VAR.
- 06He denied wrongdoing and cooperated fully with the investigation, expressing disappointment over FIFA's decision.
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