Sports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of refereeing in Singapore, VAR controversies and overcoming scrutiny

Published on 5 Jan 2026
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They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino joins Sports Minutes to tackle VAR debates, referee reviews, and fan misconceptions head-on. From “referee kayu” chants to high-pressure nights at the National Stadium, this is an unfiltered look at football’s most scrutinised role.

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