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4 September 2026

Australian soccer referees go on strike, throwing schedule into chaos

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Australian soccer referees go on strike, throwing schedule into chaos

Australia’s top match officials have withdrawn their services amid a bitter dispute over a plan that could see them contracted directly by A-League clubs.

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