Shamsul Maidin
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Shamsul Maidin is an association football referee from Singapore
.
A physiotherapist by profession, Shamsul gave up his practice to become a full time member of the Football Association of Singapore
(FAS) in his role as referee's executive. Since becoming a referee on 1 January 1996, he has won both the 2005 and 2006 Asian Football Confederation
Official of the year, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve this refereeing honour. He has also won the S.League
Referee Of The Year award four times, in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. He announced retirement in 2007 and in 2008 started to work with FIFA, first referee from Southeast Asia, as referee instructor.
He is currently a FIFA Referee Instructor, an AFC Elite Referee Assessor and Recruiter and member of the FAS Referees Committee.
, 2000
and 2004 AFC Asian Cup
s, as well as the 2001
and 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
, 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
and 2006 FIFA World Cup
. He was also the only non-African referee at the 2006 African Cup of Nations
.
to be one of the official referees at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany
, only the second time a Singaporean had taken part in a FIFA World Cup
in a designation of Official Referee, after George Suppiah in 1974
, also held in Germany (then West Germany
).
He took charge of the group stage game between Trinidad and Tobago
and Sweden
, brandishing the first red card of the tournament to Trinidad and Tobago's Avery John
. He also took charge of the group stage game between Mexico
and Angola
, sending off Angola's André Macanga
, becoming the first referee at the tournament to produce two red cards. By taking charge of the Mexico–Angola match, Shamsul also became the first Singaporean to referee more than one match at a World Cup Finals.
He was also in charge of the final Group A game between Poland
and Costa Rica
, making him the first referee to officiate 3 games in the FIFA World Cup
2006, and was appointed fourth official for the round of 16 match between Germany
and Sweden
.
He was however not one of the 12 referees to officiate the quarter-final matches onwards as he was sent home along with 14 other referees despite giving one of the most consistent performances and escaping the scrutiny of the press which his fellow referees such as Valentin Ivanov
and Graham Poll
suffered from.
, he officiated in the Argentina
v Australia match in Nuremberg
, in which Argentina won 4–2. The Australian media then blamed Shamsul for Australia's defeat as he denied Australia a penalty after substitute striker Mark Viduka was allegedly brought down by Fabricio Coloccini.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
A physiotherapist by profession, Shamsul gave up his practice to become a full time member of the Football Association of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
(FAS) in his role as referee's executive. Since becoming a referee on 1 January 1996, he has won both the 2005 and 2006 Asian Football Confederation
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
Official of the year, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve this refereeing honour. He has also won the S.League
S.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
Referee Of The Year award four times, in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. He announced retirement in 2007 and in 2008 started to work with FIFA, first referee from Southeast Asia, as referee instructor.
He is currently a FIFA Referee Instructor, an AFC Elite Referee Assessor and Recruiter and member of the FAS Referees Committee.
International tournaments
Shamsul Maidin has officiated in the 19961996 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
, 2000
2000 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:...
and 2004 AFC Asian Cup
2004 AFC Asian Cup
The 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. It was held from July 17 to August 7, 2004 in China. The defending champions Japan defeated China in the final in Beijing....
s, as well as the 2001
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
and 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
, 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
and 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. He was also the only non-African referee at the 2006 African Cup of Nations
2006 African Cup of Nations
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:-Quarter-finals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third-place play-off:-Final:-Scorers:...
.
2010 FIFA World Cup
In the 2010 World Cup at South Africa, Shamsul was appointed by FIFA to the referees committee.2006 FIFA World Cup
In 2006, Shamsul was selected by FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
to be one of the official referees at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, only the second time a Singaporean had taken part in a FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in a designation of Official Referee, after George Suppiah in 1974
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
, also held in Germany (then West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
).
He took charge of the group stage game between Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
and Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
, brandishing the first red card of the tournament to Trinidad and Tobago's Avery John
Avery John
Avery John is a Trinidadian soccer player.-Youth and College:John attended Vessigny [Antilles] Government Secondary School and then Presentation College, and played college soccer for Yavapai College in Arizona and American University in Washington, DC...
. He also took charge of the group stage game between Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
and Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
, sending off Angola's André Macanga
André Macanga
André Venceslau Valentim Macanga, better known as André Macanga , is a part-time Angolan football midfielder.-Career:...
, becoming the first referee at the tournament to produce two red cards. By taking charge of the Mexico–Angola match, Shamsul also became the first Singaporean to referee more than one match at a World Cup Finals.
He was also in charge of the final Group A game between Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
and Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
, making him the first referee to officiate 3 games in the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
2006, and was appointed fourth official for the round of 16 match between Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
and Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
.
He was however not one of the 12 referees to officiate the quarter-final matches onwards as he was sent home along with 14 other referees despite giving one of the most consistent performances and escaping the scrutiny of the press which his fellow referees such as Valentin Ivanov
Valentin Valentinovich Ivanov
Valentin Valentinovich Ivanov is a Russian international football referee and a former player. The son of two Olympic champions of 1956, Valentin Ivanov and Lidiya Ivanova, he lives in Moscow where he works as a teacher....
and Graham Poll
Graham Poll
Graham Poll is an English former football referee in the Premier League and is considered the best English referee of the last 25 years in a list maintained by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics...
suffered from.
2005 Confederations Cup
In addition, during the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
, he officiated in the Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
v Australia match in Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Nuremberg[p] is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz river and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it is located about north of Munich and is Franconia's largest city. The population is 505,664...
, in which Argentina won 4–2. The Australian media then blamed Shamsul for Australia's defeat as he denied Australia a penalty after substitute striker Mark Viduka was allegedly brought down by Fabricio Coloccini.