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When he refereed Ronaldo, he got the same question again and again
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When he refereed Ronaldo, he got the same question again and again

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norwegian referee Espen Eskås will officiate a World Cup match between Uruguay and Cape Verde.
  • Eskås, a referee in the Eliteserien, has also officiated several major international matches.
  • This World Cup assignment is a dream come true for Eskås, who will be part of Norway's refereeing team.

Norwegian referee Espen Eskås is set to officiate a World Cup match between Uruguay and Cape Verde. The 37-year-old is a familiar face in the Eliteserien, Norway's top football league, and has also taken charge of numerous high-profile international games.

Eskås expressed his excitement about his World Cup dream coming true. He will be part of Norway's official refereeing team for the tournament, alongside Isaak Bashekvkin and Jan Erik Engan. The specific matches assigned to the Norwegian team have not yet been announced.

Eskås has experience refereeing top stars, noting that while it's a significant responsibility, it's also a unique experience. He has previously encountered Cristiano Ronaldo, a moment that often leads to the same question being asked repeatedly, though the article does not specify what that question is. He also mentioned that dealing with the world's biggest football stars can sometimes feel like managing a "kindergarten."

It's a kindergarten at times.

— Espen EskåsEskås's description of refereeing top football stars.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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