Graham Poll

Football Referee and Journalist

Graham Poll - Football Referee and Journalist
Born

July 29th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Started refereeing matches in 1984, serving as a top flight referee in the English Premier League. Officiated in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, becoming the first referee to show three yellow cards to a player in a World Cup match in 2006. Transitioned into journalism, providing analysis and commentary on the sport.

Officiated in three World Cup tournaments

Served as a referee in the Premier League

First referee to show three yellow cards in a World Cup match

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