Jamel Himoudi
Jamel Himoudi is a prominent figure in the realm of football officiating, recently appointed as the head of referees in Tunisia. Known for his previous success as a referee in Algeria, Himoudi's tenure has been marked by controversy, particularly following significant officiating errors that marred recent matches. His initial stance against using foreign referees has come under scrutiny as he appears to reconsider this position amid criticism, raising questions about his understanding of the Tunisian officiating landscape.
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Jamel Himoudi is the head of referees who intervenes in controversies surrounding VAR decisions.
Point de vue : L’intenable Jamel Himoudi !
Tunisia· 2026-02-12
Jamel Himoudi was the second choice for refereeing but was perceived to have made the situation worse.
Au fait du jour : Le ver est dans le fruitTunisia· 2025-11-14
Jamel Himoudi is the head of referees in Tunisia and is losing credibility since his arrival.
Arbitrage controversé de Amir Loucif au derby : La VAR, encore et toujours !Tunisia· 2025-11-11
Jamel Himoudi is mentioned as part of a system that manages referees in a problematic manner.
On a touché le fond ! – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-23
Jamel Himoudi was reminded of his role as a reformer of Tunisian refereeing.
Championnat national—incessants dérapages et polémiques : Trop d’huile sur le feu !Tunisia· 2025-03-03
Jamel Himoudi is the new head of referees who has faced criticism for his handling of Tunisian referees.
Point de vue - Himoudi ou Jouini bis !Tunisia· 2025-02-13
