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Rob Dieperink has passed away

KNVB Media
KNVB Media
Yesterday, 21:15

With Rob’s passing, the football world has lost a highly regarded referee with international experience, but above all, we have lost a wonderful colleague. - Foto: KNVB Media

It is with shock and deep sadness that we have learnt of the death of Rob Dieperink.

Rob had been active as a referee in professional football since the 2011/12 season. He took charge of his first Eredivisie match at the end of 2017. In total, he refereed 284 matches in professional football.

Rob also served as a VAR at international level. He was part of the refereeing team at the 2024 European Championship and the Olympic Games that same year. He was also regularly appointed to matches in European club competitions. During the 2024 Europa League final between Atalanta Bergamo and Bayer Leverkusen, he served as an assistant VAR. In December 2024, he was appointed as a VAR for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar.

A great loss

With Rob’s passing, the football world has lost a highly regarded referee with international experience, but above all, we have lost a wonderful colleague.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who was dear to him. We wish them much strength and comfort as they come to terms with this great loss.


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