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Referees were first appointed in organized sports in the late 19th century. The establishment of formal rules and governing bodies for sports like football (soccer) and Rugby led to the need for officials to enforce these rules. The Football Association, founded in England in 1863, is often credited with standardizing the role of the referee in soccer. This practice quickly spread to other sports as they formalized their own rules and regulations.

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