Yes, English FA referees are full time. And the top ones who do European matches and internationals are paid handsomely.
British American Football Referees' Association was created in 1984.
3 referees are in soccer and football
Referees
No, just referees.
Referees do not wear any numbered jerseys.
Some referees are lawyers, policemen, firefighters and so on.
Around 18 would be a starting age for high level matches. But junior referees can learn the game. The reason most World Cup/ top league referees are quite old is because they need to prove themselves at every level before they move up.
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What the @%#^ are you talking about?
when six referees came to be.