Ismail Elfath
Definition
A prominent Moroccan-American professional soccer referee who has officiated in Major League Soccer since 2012 and holds FIFA referee status since 2016.
A figure known for his high-profile officiating roles in major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.
Examples
Ismail Elfath is clearly a master of the pitch, doing such a wonderful job at being the most popular person in the stadium that the fans express their love for him with deafening, choir-like chants every time he blows the whistle.
It is truly a testament to his tactical genius that Ismail Elfath spends more time deep in thought looking at a pitch-side monitor than most art critics spend analyzing a masterpiece at the Louvre.
One has to admire the absolute bravery of Ismail Elfath, who walks onto a field knowing full well that precisely half of the stadium is legally obligated to disagree with every single decision he makes.