Gehad Grisha Opens Up About Egyptian Refereeing Issues.. Bold Proposals to Restore Fairness
Former international referee Gehad Grisha revealed details of his experience inside the Egyptian Football Association’s refereeing committee, rejecting favoritism and calling for major reforms to achieve fairness for all clubs.
📢 Gehad Grisha Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Details from Refereeing Committee Experience
Former international referee Gehad Grisha has opened the file of Egyptian refereeing, revealing details about his period working with the Egyptian Football Association’s refereeing committee.
Grisha presented what he described as a "performance review" of his experience within the system, stressing that he carried out his role with complete neutrality and without seeking personal interests.
He also confirmed that he would not return to work within Egyptian refereeing unless he takes the position of head of the refereeing committee or becomes a member of the Football Association’s board, emphasizing that his main goal remains improving the game. ⭐
⚖️ Warning Message to the Football Association About Fairness Among Referees
Grisha confirmed that he previously sent a message to Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abu Rida on February 16, 2026, discussing what he described as an imbalance in fairness among referees and calling for immediate action to correct the situation.
The former referee explained that Abu Rida did not interfere in the committee’s work at that time and allowed officials to complete their mission until the end of the season, describing that decision as a respectable stance.
He added that after the season ended, specifically following the Capital Cup final, he sent a message thanking the Football Association board and announced the end of his role with the committee after nearly a year and a half, before returning to work as a refereeing analyst. 🏆
🔥 "I Never Favored Anyone".. Grisha Explains His Approach
Gehad Grisha emphasized that during his time with the refereeing committee, he never tried to please anyone at the expense of his own convictions.
He stated that he always expressed what he believed was correct, even when his opinions differed from some members of the committee, explaining that final decisions were ultimately made through majority voting.
He also noted that the first season and the following half-season witnessed widespread praise for Egyptian refereeing levels before conditions changed after February, which according to his view affected fairness among referees and reflected on the performances of some officials on the pitch. ⚽
🧠 Improving Refereeing Requires Changing the Entire System
Grisha believes that Egyptian refereeing problems are not only related to individuals but require comprehensive restructuring of the entire management system.
He explained that achieving fairness among referees is the first step toward achieving fairness among clubs, calling for complete independence for the refereeing committee and preventing any external interference.
He also stressed the importance of applying reward and punishment principles equally to everyone, regardless of the referee’s name or experience. 📢
📺 VAR Transparency Among Grisha’s Main Solutions
Gehad Grisha presented several proposals that he believes could improve Egyptian refereeing in the future, especially by increasing transparency in controversial decisions.
The former international referee called for the refereeing committee to regularly announce evaluations of disputed incidents and publish VAR recordings to provide more clarity for fans.
He stressed that refereeing mistakes will always exist in football, but they must remain within normal limits, while continuous training and development should be used to reduce them. 🔥
🏆 New Proposals to Build a Stronger Generation of Referees
Grisha concluded his statements by presenting several steps he believes are necessary to develop Egyptian refereeing, including:
⭐ Speeding up the formation of regional refereeing committees.
⭐ Introducing new talents into the refereeing system.
⭐ Restarting promotion exams for referees after a three-year suspension.
⭐ Accepting new referee generations with the admission age reduced to 17 years.
⭐ Preparing referee training camps early before the new season.
Grisha confirmed that he has more ideas and proposals that he will present later to serve Egyptian refereeing and help it reach a better level. ✨
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