Fifa confirms no British referees will take part at Russia World Cup

• List of 99 officials contains none from home countries
• First World Cup since 1938 without British referee

There will be no British referees at the 2018 World Cup in Russia for the first time in 80 years. Fifa has announced 99 referees and assistants for the tournament, with none from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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