Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Soccer/Football

Old Crank

(7,404 posts)

3. I believe that most high level European referees speak English.

Reply to rurallib (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 03:25 PM

14 hrs ago

I'm sure a good number speak one other than their mother tongue.

A lot of the really good international player speak a couple of languages.

For the run of play there are standardized hand and arm signals for the referee and Assistants.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Question - In what language do referees and players talk to each other? [View all] rurallib 19 hrs ago OP

hand signals NoSheep 19 hrs ago #1

Thanks - once I got that question in my brain rurallib 19 hrs ago #2

I believe that most high level European referees speak English. Old Crank 14 hrs ago #3