David Elleray
David Elleray is a former Premier League referee and currently serves as the technical director for the International Football Association Board (Ifab). With extensive experience in officiating and football regulations, he has been influential in advocating for rule changes aimed at enhancing the flow of the game. Recently, he highlighted the need for reform regarding time-wasting by goalkeepers, proposing new measures that would impose penalties for excessive delays.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,569 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,083,374 | 2,569 | $12,800 | 16$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
David Elleray, the technical director of IFAB and a former Premier League referee, discussed the importance of changing player behavior to speed up the game.
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Saudi Arabia:
David Elleray delivered the opening lecture on recent amendments to the game's laws for the 2025-2026 season.
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Portugal:
David Elleray is the technical director of the International Board and attended the event.
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United Kingdom:
David Elleray is the former Premier League referee and now Ifab’s technical director.
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