Referee of the 2012 UEFA Champions League and UEFA EURO 2012 finals, Pedro Proença reveals how hard work was key to getting to the top and offers his advice to the next generation of officials.
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Additional assistant referees DVD for FAs
A DVD produced for UEFA's national associations demonstrates the practical benefits of additional assistant referees, who are now part of the Laws of the Game and being deployed by UEFA in its club competitions.
Collina talks tactics
Pierluigi Collina on the ways referees should prepare.
Dealing with decisions
A fascinating insight into the world of the refereeing team during UEFA EURO 2008.
Referee signals guide
We give a guide to the signals used by referees during a match.
How fit is a referee?
Our man takes the UEFA referees' fitness test.
The female officials team
We talk to top Finnish referee Kirsi Heikkinen and assistant Tonja Paavola.
Assistant referee signals guide
The signals an assistant referee uses are explained.
Inside the head of a referee
The UEFA Training Ground examines how referees prepare mentally for a game.
Referee appointments
We find out about the selection process for match officials.
Dutch decision explained
The group meeting between the Netherlands and Italy at UEFA EURO 2008 featured a refereeing decision rarely seen before. The UEFA refereeing committee's Hugh Dallas explains more.