Egyptian international referee Mahmoud El-Bana caused a sensation just hours after officially announcing his retirement from refereeing. He made a surprising statement, calling for reforms in football officiating. El-Bana, known for his strict decisions and numerous high-profile controversies, emphasized that his departure from the sport does not mean complete silence. He promised to continue working on improving the quality of refereeing from outside the field. In his statement, he also expressed hope that his experience would help in training a new generation of referees.
