Vitor Pereira, the Portuguese head of the refereeing committee at the Egyptian Football Federation, has submitted a formal request to the Board of Directors regarding the issue of “referee allowance.”
Sources indicate that Pereira has urged the Football Federation’s Board of Directors to consider the disbursement of a separate “referee allowance” for each match, distinct from the financial compensation currently received by the referees.
The request from Pereira is now under consideration by the Football Federation, with the committee head emphasizing the crucial nature of this matter for their collective benefit.
If approved, this initiative is anticipated to have a positive impact on referees in the upcoming period.
It is noteworthy that match officials in the Egyptian Premier League presently receive compensation as follows: the field referee receives 7,000 Egyptian pounds per match, the assistant referee earns 5,000 pounds, the fourth official is awarded 3,500 pounds, and the video assistant referee and their assistant receive 5,000 and 3,500 pounds, respectively, before tax deductions.
Vitor Pereira’s proposal seeks to establish a supplemental allowance for referees, acknowledging the challenges and responsibilities they bear during matches.
By detaching the proposed “referee allowance” from the existing financial structure, Pereira aims to underline the significance of this role and enhance the overall well-being of referees officiating in Egyptian football.
The Football Federation is expected to conduct a thorough examination of Pereira’s request, weighing the potential benefits for match officials and the broader impact on the standard of refereeing in Egyptian football.
As discussions unfold, the football community awaits the decision that could mark a significant shift in the compensation structure for referees, bringing about positive change in the Egyptian football landscape.
