On 1 August 2025, FIFA issued a Circular Letter prohibiting all forms of gambling-related advertising on referee kits, including within the Video Operation Room (VOR) and in the Referee Review Area (RRA). This initiative is designed to uphold the integrity of matches and mitigate conflicts of interest in global football competitions. Other forms of advertising are also forbidden by the said Circular Letter.
FIFA Circular no. 1938, dated 1 August 2025, outlines a formal prohibition on gambling-related advertising in areas pertinent to refereeing. This includes the apparel worn by match officials, inside VOR
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