DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...
The Queen has visited Manchester to meet staff,victims and families of those involved in this week's attack in the city.At Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Her Majesty met nursing staff,paediatric doctors and surgeons and thanked them for their work over the last few days.During the visit The Queen spoke to a number of the victims and their families,including Millie Robson,aged 15,from Country Durham,Evie Mills,aged 14,from Harrogate,and 12 year old Amy Barlow,from Rawtenstall.Earlier this week The Queen sent this message following the attack on Monday evening.The message reads ''The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people,adults and children,who had just been enjoying a concert.I know I speak for everyone in expressing my deepest sympathy to all who have been affected by this dreadful event and especially to the families and friends of those who have died or were injured.I want to thank all the members of the emergency service,who have responded with such professionalism and care.And I would like to express my admiration for the way the people of Manchester have responded,with humanity and compassion,to this act of barbarity.ELIZABETH R''.More photos below.


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