{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/689629a0f9482328d0155a00?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside the world of Premier League referees","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/1754669464476-08031551-97de-4d51-8858-2f5b0d0932c6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be a referee?</p><p><br></p><p>The Athletic has been given insider access to the life of Premier League referees. From a gruelling pre-season training camp to matchday, join Adam Leventhal as he finds out what it takes to take command of the football pitch.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll explain the new laws you'll see this season and the refs will explain why they should benefit the game.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear from PGMO chief, Howard Webb, current Premier League refs Andy Madeley and Peter Bankes, the latest VAR recruits, and many more.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we take you inside the world of referees.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>Exec Prod: Abi Paterson&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}