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Friday, September 25, 2026

FA Cup Assistant Referee Says Tumors Ended Career

Dan Robathan, an FA Cup assistant referee, has stated that his career was brought to an end by tumors.

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FA Cup Assistant Referee Says Tumors Ended Career

Dan Robathan, who served as an assistant referee in the FA Cup, has stated that his career in football officiating was concluded due to tumors. Robathan expressed that he needs time to "grieve" the end of his professional career.

No further details regarding the specific type of tumors or the timeline of his diagnosis and subsequent career termination were provided in the available information.


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