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U-Turn on Cypriot Referees: Foreign Officials to Return

Published February 16, 2026, 09:23
U-Turn on Cypriot Referees: Foreign Officials to Return

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) has announced that it will revert to using foreign referees in league matches, just two weeks after receiving congratulations from UEFA for its decision to use only Cypriot referees. The initial decision had been described as “bold” and “difficult” by CFA President Charis Loizidis and supported by UEFA Referees Committee Chairman Roberto Rosetti. However, the CFA announced that it will use foreign referees “where deemed necessary,” signaling a reversal of the previous policy.