Mark Halsey

Mark Halsey

former referee unknown

Mark Halsey is a former English football referee known for officiating in the Premier League and various international competitions. He became a FIFA-listed referee in 2000 and officiated over 250 Premier League matches before retiring in 2013. Halsey gained attention not only for his officiating skills but also for his insights into refereeing and the footballing world, often sharing his opinions in media outlets. Recently, he has been in the news for commenting on the controversial appointment of referee Ismail Elfath for the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina, suggesting that a more experienced referee should have been chosen for such a significant game.

Born on Nov 02, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
36,745
Power
366$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 45,195,774 36,745 $450,000 366$
Totals 1 45,195,774 36,745 $450,000 366$
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Recent Mentions

Argentina Argentina: Mark Halsey criticized the choice of referee for the semifinal, suggesting a more experienced official should have been selected. 5

Clarín: la prensa inglesa cuestiona la designación del árbitro de la semi con Argentina del Mundial 2026