Author: Oliver

A short organizational meeting took place during the Lueneburg District’s referee observer training course in Ahlerstedt, where Guenther Thielking, Oliver Vogt, and Kord Schröder used the opportunity to discuss various logistical matters. Guenther Thielking (a member of the DFB referee training team) will handle the support and coordination of the referees officiating at the tournament (likely once again alongside former FIFA referee Fatou Gaye from Senegal), while Kord Schroeder – a highly communicative all-rounder – will be responsible for finding practical solutions throughout the tournament.

For the first time, a colleague from Albania will participate in the Referee Cup: Rejdi Avdo (39) from Tirana has already confirmed he will be in Lüneburg in June 2027 to officiate matches at the tournament. A FIFA assistant referee since 2006, he has officiated numerous matches across Europe, from Baku to Seville.
Having lived in Flensburg for a time, he speaks good German—welcome, Rejdi!

(June 30, 2026)

An important part of the tournament is also SVE’s legendary host “Bobby” Gavrilovic.
In 2024, he had to improvise a lot due to water damage in his kitchen, which he, of course, managed to do, and for many tournament participants, his legendary Serbian hospitality is another important reason to take part in the Referee Cup.
Initial discussions with the tournament organizers have already taken place, and it is planned that some televisions will be available to watch matches from the Women’s World Cup, which is being held at the same time. The legendary schnitzel buffet will also be available again, and breakfast will be offered to campers at the sports complex.

(June 5, 2026)

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