The Dutch Football Federation issued a statement regarding Rob Diberdink, noting that the verdict was passed when he was 38. The federation also expressed its sympathy to Diberdink’s family and friends. As of yet, the cause of Diberdink’s death has not been disclosed.
Diberdink passed away only a few weeks after being suspended from the World Cup following accusations of sexual assault in the Netherlands. Although the case against him was dropped, FIFA confirmed that Diberdink was removed from the list of judges for the 2026 World Cup. According to reports, the deceased Diberdink reportedly expressed deep sadness over the wrongful accusations and disappointment regarding his exclusion from the tournament.
Separately, in a matter concerning financial issues, it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo’s players only received their full salary payments.
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