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Who are Pro Ref?
Pro Ref is the professional body responsible for training, appointing, and developing elite football referees and officials in the UK. They oversee the standards and application of the Laws of the Game. Their admission of an error in the Haaland goal incident shows their commitment to transparency and improving officiating.
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