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Who are PGMOL?
PGMOL stands for Professional Game Match Officials Limited. They are the organisation responsible for training, developing, and appointing referees and assistant referees for all professional football leagues in England, including the Premier League. Keith Hackett, mentioned in the story, was a former chief of PGMOL, highlighting their central role in refereeing standards.
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