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Omer Biran Promoted to Israel’s Premier Referees Roster for Next Season
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
The Israel Football Referees Association approved promotions for its 2026/27 refereeing squads on Sunday evening. Omer Biran was elevated to the top referees roster, alongside several other referees and assistants moving up to higher tiers.
- 01Omer Biran was promoted to the top referees roster for 2026/27.
- 02Four assistants were promoted to the top assistant referees roster.
- 03Three referees and six assistant referees moved up to national squads.
- 04The association approved the committee’s recommendations on Sunday evening.
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