The role of the referee is to make decisions on the pitch, not to justify them after the game. Referees are highly trained and experienced professionals who are paid to make split-second decisions in a highly intense environment. They have to make decisions based on their own judgment, and the laws of the game, often with limited access to replays or technology. Requiring referees to explain their decisions after the game is an unnecessary burden on them and would detract from their ability to focus on their job during the game.
Forcing referees to explain their decisions would lead to increased pressure and scrutiny on them, potentially leading to negative consequences such as public shaming or even threats to their safety. Refereeing is already a highly stressful and challenging job, and the additional pressure of having to explain every decision could make it even more challenging. The focus should be on supporting referees in their difficult role, rather than placing more demands on them.
There is no guarantee that requiring referees to explain their decisions would lead to greater transparency or fairness. Referees are human, and they can make mistakes. Requiring them to explain every decision could lead to increased pressure to justify decisions that are simply wrong or debatable. Additionally, referees are not always in the best position to see every angle or perspective, and they might not have the benefit of video replay in real-time. Therefore, explanations given post-match may not always be accurate, and could potentially create more confusion rather than clarity.
Allowing referees to make decisions without the pressure of having to explain them after the match would allow them to have more authority and confidence on the pitch. Referees are already under enormous pressure, and requiring them to explain every decision would only add to that pressure. This could potentially lead to more conservative decision-making, with referees being less likely to make bold or decisive decisions for fear of the backlash that might follow. Allowing referees to make decisions without having to justify them afterward would give them greater authority and confidence, which would ultimately lead to more consistent and fair decisions.
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