Jerome Damon
@jerome_k_damon
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FIFAWC 2006 & 2010|Referee & VAR Instructor|Educator #MyViewsAreMyOwn #TheJourneyContinues
Cape Town
Joined September 2011
Along with that boy; another boy from Bridgetown, who never played football and was told he would never be good enough had the privilege to represent his country as a referee in Africaโs World Cup . Dreams do come True!!.
Today,10 years ago,a boy from Portlands Mitchells plain,had the honor and privilege to play in the 1st World Cup on African soil. Dreams do come True!!
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Celebrating @BafanaBafana with @GaytonMcK . What a show by our nation! What a show by our city
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Extremely proud of #ZakheleSiwela who will represent @SAFA_net at the @FIFAWorldCup 2018! Your years of sacrifice and hard work is rewarded. We wish you an awesome experience . You tread where not many South Africans have trod. #WorldCup2018
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A very fond memory of a great player and humble human being. @10Ronaldinho #Thanksforthememories
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First ever Confederation to have an all Woman VAR Team in a major final. CAF Womenโs Champions League Final! CAF leading the way. #FootballisforAll @CAF_Online @Lux_September
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My hero of the week is without a shadow of doubt, Springbok captain @siyakolisi1 . He chose to serve than to be served! A true servant leader. #WaterCarrier
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The beautiful game bring people together in different spaces @TheRealPitso under African skies #CairoInternational. #ProudlySouthAfrican ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Without GLT (Goal line technology) itโs impossible for VAR to say goal or no goal - one can speculate either way but cannot be ๐ฏ sure. The question VAR asks: is onfield decision OBVIOUSLY wrong? With the evidenceโฆ not obviously wrong So onfield decision stands - no goal.
๐ ๐๐ธโ - โ๐ ๐พ๐๐ธ๐ ๐. Aziz Ki's thunderous effort off the crossbar is adjudged not to have crossed the line. ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฌ 0โฃโ0โฃ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ฌ. ๐จ LIVE.๐บ SABC Sport & SABC 3.๐ ๐ฑ SABC+. #SABCSportFootball
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As the sun set on an amazing career, as the winds of familiar become winds of change, know that you are appreciated. Your contribution to SA Refereeing is immense. You demonstrated the attitude of the soldier going to war, a fighter for all situations. Thank you Philip Tinyane
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Please @SuperSportTV commentators : #Mashiane was not sent off for a reckless tackle ; thatโs yellow card in law. #Mashiane was sent off for serious foul play. #Knowyourlaws.
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South Africans will never be passionate about African football if we donโt showcase #CAFChampionsLeague or #AfricaWorldCupQualifiers on our screens. This last two weeks I was force-fed #EuropeanWCQ. @CAF_Online.
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The look on @davidwarner31 face says: โAw mate are you an idiot!โ When he sees what #Bancroft is up to #SAvAUS @MikeHaysman @7polly7
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@METROFMSA you release @robertmarawa; now I release YOU from my list- no more listening no more interviews. (Besides I am only a small fish).
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Match officials using all their training to excellent effect- correct no penalty by referee Bambiso and correct offside by AR Siwela. Just brilliant boys. You make your coaches smile broadly. Hard work and scolding works! #CarlingKnockout.
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What an absolute pleasure hearing our own #Africanvoice @markgleesonfoot commentating on #AfricanShowpiece! #AFCON2021 From AFRICA to the worldโฆ A legend in his own right.
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At 13h30 on 15 June 2010 this laaitie from Bridgetown, who never ever played competitive football, walked on to the field in Rustenberg to referee his 1st FIFA World Cup Match.I honour God.I honour my wife.I honour my family .I honour my friends .#DareToDream.#TheJourneyContinues
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We have delivered! When not many gave us a hope, #CAFReferees delivered 51/52 successful matches . 52/52 #VAR performances on par with the rest. Lead by a fantastic #Director Eddy Maillet (SEY), prepared by astute coaches, AFRICAN referees have delivered #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021
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The African Match officials have done very well in the World Cup thus far. Steady and Sure. Excellent call for no offside today by our very own Zakhele Siwela for the 2nd Belgium goal. Very proud of you ZS. #WorldCup.
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@bennimccarthy17 is my coach of the season. I love what he brings to SA football. I know- we will fight tooth and nail in matches, but there will always be mutual respect. From Caltex Colts to #DSTVPremiership. #TheJourneyContinues.
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Thatโs why he is the best! Double World Cup Assistant Referee Zakhele Siwelaโฆ top call my man! Offside #CarlingKnockout #OP-Magesi.
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Former FIFA referee @jerome_k_damon from South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ has been appointed as the FIFA Referee Development Officer for Africa. Congratulations. ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
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@robertmarawa Does that mean that #Luchel will be fired too? I think not. SA clubs just donโt have a vision and long term strategy. Instant gratification and success is all they are after. a stain inherited from society - and then we shout at young people for being the way they are!.
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#VAR intervened correctly. #SergioAguero was offside in the build up to what many thought to be the winning goal of #ManCity and #VAR identified it. Nothing scandalous, nothing sinister. just offside. #NoGoal.
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From Law 12 (paraphrased): holding is punished where it ends, while all other fouls are punished where the first contact is. Penalty correct. DOGSO + holding = RC if inside or outside penalty area. #MTN82020.
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What a privilege to brief Team SA U20 on Refereeing matters on behalf of FIFA at their Team Arrival meeting this morning at Vienna House in Katowice #Privilege @SAFA_net @SAFACapeTown @SAFA_WC
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Look whom I found . @Lux_September from South Africa, resident in Cairo , growing in to his new role here in Cameroon. Proud to be his friend.
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This is when you are in the moer in. When everyone else thinks they know your job better than you. Love it @TheRealPitso.
Having been in some pressers there, fully understand why coach Pitso would respond like this. At times, you should be clear with the agenda, so that it doesnโt come back againโฆ.
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Here is why @komphelasteve remains one of the best in the business. Calming @bennimccarthy17 down from his alphabet soup tirade. Still the captain leading his team. Just fantastic to watch. @OfficialPSL #AMAvSUN
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And absolute legend. A man I have huge respect for. One,who from the start, nurtured my refereeing. Brutally honest but from a good place. He used to say: โyou are going to be a good referee. Improve on (123)โ #JomoSono.
Sometimes the emotions just kick in. #MSW .#JomoSono.#Legend.#SabotageGoneWrong.#RadioWins . โ๐ผโ๐ผโ๐พ
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#SouthAfrican players would never have played in front of such a crowd as expected against hosts #Egypt. Do not underestimate the #Egyptian fans. A packed #FNBstadium does not come close! @robertmarawa @MsilaBotha @superjourno #AFCON2019.
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No penalty- supporting arm
Penalty?.
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Mr President @PaulKagame , I cannot express enough , my love for your country and its people. Each time I stay I fall deeper in love with #Rwanda.
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@superjourno Holding is punished where it ends, pushing is punished where it starts. So penalty correct.
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@SoulFood87 Your contribution to football puts me to sleep so I will take you up on your advice. ๐ฅฑ.
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@bylka613_ Both players challenge for the ball in the same space. The ball bounces up. The defender: (1) gets to the ball first and (2) clearly plays the ball. (3) Neither player can stop in mid-air. Accidental collision. NF/NC.
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Go Salima Mukansanga go! We believe in you ! Your hard work has got you to this point ! You have got this! #AFCON2021 #Rwanda #Africa #WomenInFootball
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Say it loud and say it clear: dreams do come true with hard work. Just awesome โฆ@bennimccarthy17โฉ โฆ@QuintonFortuneโฉ
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Spare a thought for UCT students in residents. They are usually the have-nots here on scholarships. Their families have made huge sacrifices for them to be here and now it could all go up in smoke. #capetownfire #uctburning #videosocialmedia
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That is incorrect. The PSL and NFD form the NATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE (NSL) who have 32 teams in it.
@SihleSays The PSL has 32 clubs.
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@bylka613_ Clear RED CARD: full weight on Achillesโ tendon with studs. No attempt to play the ball. Ball in front of attacker. This is career ending.
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Here she is, telling it like it is. even @CyrilRamaphosa acknowledged her . She makes lots of sense- Listen to her! #Washyourhands #Wearyourmask #SocialDistancing
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@robertmarawa @hothaata @VumaFM @SowetanLIVE @RISEfm943 I have been unaware of your challenges @hothaata . May God continue to bring restoration and complete healing. Your story will be our story of overcoming . #Inspirational!.
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@DZfoot_EN Penalty: the challenge is reckless after the ball was played by attacker (late challenge) Correct application of law as there was no scoring opportunity. PK/YC.
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Bitter-sweet memories listening to the anthems #AFCON2017Final. My last #AFCON match was between #CAM v #EGY #2010
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I return from training at #CHAN and boom. the sad news of the passing of a huge icon in all spheres back home. I stop, I reflect, I shed a tear, I am thankful. I share the sentiments of the tribute below: live on #HughMasekela
U lost the battle but u always won our hearts. we will continue to hear that "Choo-Choo train.A-chugging, and a pumping, and a smoking, and a pushing, a pumping, a crying and a steaming and a chugging and a whooo whooo!" . Absolute musical genius. #RIPBraHugh.
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This is not a mistake. It is planned. There is no offside (Law11) + the referee is out of position = the AR now judges fouls (Law12) . We devised this for @CAF_Online competition. Now used also in other Confederations. #ARMovement #CAF
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@robertmarawa Sitting right behind Itu in the stand with my friends. and roared when Shabba scored. The last thought on my mind was officiating a few days later. This was our moment. Africaโs moment
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A giant in Refereeeing has fallen. today I bid a sad farewell to Badara Sene from Senegal. Badara and the late Omar Sey (GAM) gave me a chance in 2003 and sent me to WCU17 in Finland. stood with our decision when all were against us #CAN2006 CIVNGA. Mentor and friend RIP.
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This article made me fall in love with the beautiful game all over again and again.
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Always honest, never malicious. Tenacious and skillful player, master tactician. Amazing person. LEGEND #MarkMuisByrne . Your beautiful soul will be missed . Rest in perfect peace. #MarkByrne #Hellenic
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I would like to continue this conversation for Pro players contracts in South Africa @OfficialPSL @SAFA_net : consider introducing โno self-drive after 22h00โ (probationary periods are an option); then hire a company that would โbuddy-driveโ their players around after 22h00.
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That last counter attack run by referee #Malang summed up an awesome refereeing performance. Well done @CAF_Online #WorldCup.
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In tears ๐ญ at #Lepasa goal celebration. Iconic! The ultimate tribute to a great coach #CliveBarker #AFCON2023Q.
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Such brutality should be punished in the harshest way. How about Zungu stays out for the duration of the recovery and pay compensation? . Thatโs how you show remorse not just an โI am sorryโ while ruining a fellow professionalโs career no matter how many more years he had left.
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Dear @KagisoRabada25 . You know that you will experience extreme scrutiny & pressure over the next five days- your biggest test yet. The #Oz will be relentless & media even worse. Time to show your SAโcan class & tenacity- bowlโem brother! #SAvAUS.
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Thrilled to see this tail in the air again. Itโs a lifeline to the many lives it has touched. โฆโฆ@flysaaโฉ welcome back to South African skies.
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REAL MADRID vs JUVENTUS: Just got to see clip and based on the angles on clip, my opinion : NO PENALTY. The attacker seems to โlose his legsโ at the moment of contact. The defender clearly challenged for the.
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Not a good use of OFR. Anthony Taylor looks at a still picture and decides PK. It should be a moving picture. 2nd movement by arm makes PK for sure. But RC? Not so sure #LFCvCFC.
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Ndiyabulela umntakwethu. Amazwi akho andishukumisele ukuba ndikholelwe. UThixo akusikelele umhlobo othandekayo (Google translate).
@jerome_k_damon I hope you remember what I told you when you started this! There's still that further step, you're not done yet until you're the best in the world! Go for it! Much respect ntwana.
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Bridgetown High Gr12โs #PayItForward after finishing final exam yesterday - leaving their school uniform on their desks @KFMza @Heart1049FM @etv @gershawncoetzee @Big_G4Real @WCED_HOD @WCEDnews
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I will not neither comment on or retweet comment on any negative comments about #Springboks win. This just exposes their comments to a broader audience. #Choices.
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@thomasmlambo Flowing freely . #Lepasa may never know the full impact of that celebration in this moment.
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In a world where comparisons are the norm; the pressure on @WaydeDreamer is unfair. He is not and will not be #Bolt; he is who he is #Wayde.
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Very humbled and excited to be in Nairobi as #Kipchoge smashes 2hr mark for marathon! My heart lept with African Pride. #1:59โ40โโ. #KipchogeINEOSChallenge #Kipchoge159.
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@KotzeRonel Everything in life has context. Even the law allows for extenuating circumstances. Neither I nor you pay his salary; we subscribe to #dstv who chooses whom they employ. Stop that #privileged attitude.
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@robertmarawa we need to celebrate excellent refereeing by Bennett and Siwela tonight. #AFCON2017.
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@robertmarawa All #VAR did in that situation was saying โref we are not sure if you saw this; have another lookโ. The ref had another look. The ref then made the final decision. #VAR cannot make a decision.
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I owe a lot of what I have achieved to these humble peopleโฆ they kept me on my toes โhey wena referee judgeja masepaโฆโ ๐
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@robertmarawa I disagree. #VAR when used correctly ito protocol is extremely effective. See how when correctly applied; football wins. Review under 1 min!
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So so so well done! Extremely proud. All your coaches here at HQ stand as one and applaud your top top job! #AFCON2021 #WomenInAfricaRefereeing
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@bennimccarthy17 top goal scorer; top player; top commentator; top predictor. Next stop: #TopCoach? #Congratulations Portugal #Champions.
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Back here at #CairoInternationalStadium after 9 yrs. What great memories of a classic but hard battle #EgyptAlgeria #Passion #CAF #WCQ . One of my favorite cauldrons!
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