Referees at this summer’s World Cup could earn up to $100,000 (£75,000), with large bonuses paid on top if they are chosen to officiate at the latter stages of the tournament.
The Times reported that the figures, which are around double what referees were paid at the 2014 World Cup, reflect Fifa’s intentions to have the top officials in use at the tournament.
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Premier League duo Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have both been chosen as referees.
Jarred Gillett, who also officiates in the English top flight, will also be at the World Cup – held across the US, Canada and Mexico –
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