1.   After Rodman had head-butted a referee last season, he is cut almost no slack with the officials.

2.   Players and coaches were highly critical of referees all season and frequently and dramatically let it be known on the field.

3.   Italian league matches will continue with a single referee next season.

4.   Italian league matches will continue with the traditional single referee next season.

5.   England hot-head Paul Gascoigne said Monday he will not be appealing to FIFA over his clashes with Scottish referees this season.