Seoul, Korea Republic: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) wrapped up its 2025 Elite Men’s Refereeing Course on Friday, reinforcing its pledge to equip match officials with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.  

Held simultaneously in Doha (West Zone) and Seoul (East Zone), the five-day course—co-hosted by the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Korea Football Association (KFA)—brought together 150 referees from across Asia.  

Participants engaged in high-intensity training, covering:  

- Latest Law of the Game updates,  

- VAR and semi-automated offside technology drills,  

- In-depth debates on penalty calls, handball rulings, and tactical fouls,  

- Rigorous fitness tests and in-match positioning exercises.  

AFC Referees’ Committee Chairman Hany Taleb Al-Raeesi emphasized: "With Asian referees overseeing top global matches, there’s zero tolerance for error. Every decision must reflect excellence."  

The course also welcomed Oceania Football Confederation referees, underscoring AFC’s push for worldwide standards.