Africa: Victor Gomes - Refereeing Is a Passion

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Africa: Victor Gomes - Refereeing Is a Passion

Analysis - He is the kind of guy who would run around the field with a smile on his face and it is no coincidence. For South African referee Victor Gomes, refereeing is not a job, but a passion and a hobby, one which he has enjoyed doing since he was 14 years old.

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