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Russia – Slovakia on 7 September
UEFA has appointed us for the interland Russia – Slovakia.
The match will take place in Moskow on Tuesday 7 September at 5 pm. (Stadium Lokomotiv Moskow)
This is a match for the upcoming EC 2012.
Referee : Frank De Bleeckere
Assistants : Peter Hermans & Walter Vromans
Fourth official : Luc Wouters
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Book out on 9 September…
The date is official… Frank De Bleeckere’s boek “Alles voor het vak / Everything for the trade” will be presented on Thursday 9 September.
It’s a biography about his 26-year long career with experiences, tips, pictures, episodes, etc.
The book will be available in every bookstore, starting from 9 September, and is published by Borgerhoff & Lamberigts.
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Pictures from Bern…
We were invited to the capital of Switzerland for the play-offs in the Champions League, Young Boys Bern vs. Tottenham.
This was our first match with six referees.
From left to right : Peter Vervecken, Luc Wouters, FDB, Walter Vromans, Peter Hermans & JB Bultynck
The “Stade de Suisse” in Bern with… artificial grass !
The complete team during the morning meeting, the day of the match.
Young Boys Bern won the match with 3-2 from Tottenham.
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A day in front of the cameras…
Today, everything was about making pictures and videos for our sponsor ING.
In our orange Patrick referee shirts, we shot several clips.
From left to right : Sharon Sluyts (female national referee), Jérome Efong Nzolo, Philippe Wallez from ING and FDB.
The dressing room too was a location for a video …
Jérome in action !
The toss was also filmed…
Soon the videos will be on air during the Studio 1 broadcasts on VRT and RTBF …
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‘Vive le Tour”…a broad impression…
Saturday we were guests in Tour 2010 “Vive le Tour” with Karl Vannieuwkerke.
The 13th stage went from Rodez to Revel, covering 195 km. We followed the stage with a TV crew.
Together with Karl Vannieuwkerke and Jens Keukeleire at the table after the show.
The start in Rodez.
With Wilfried Peeters and his team at the Quick Step tour bus.
The RTBF too wanted to know why a football referee was present in Rodez.
The “Village du Tour” at the start.
Also famous politicians where there in Rodez: ministers Schouppe and Vervotte.
With a VRT TV crew at the first sprint.
At the arrival: Thor Hushovd in the green jersey.
After the arrival at the Omega Pharma tour bus with Brunhilde Verhenne, Minister Van Quickenborne and Jo Planckaert.
After the race a VRT radio interview with Carl Berteele.
The magnificent location for “Vive le Vélo”.
Cooks Tim & Tom preparing our meal.
Right before the broadcast, time for make-up.
The stage was won by Vinokourov. He took 13 seconds advantage on the peloton. The sprint was won by Cavendish.
It was a beautiful day and experience!
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Visiting with refs from Qatar
Young, promising referees from Qatar are attending a training at the Belgian coast (Knokke-Heist).
Group picture in Hotel Pavillon du Zoute after a 1-hour lecture about the Worldcup 2010 in South Africa.
Among the refs from Qatar.
