Uyuri Rene, the first referee in the Premier League in the Premier League, died at the age of 65.
Rene joined the list of match officials in 1994 and supervised more than 300 games, including 175 in the Premier League between 1997 and 2008.
He said that René Charity to combat discrimination “Rene” was “a path in the full sense of the word,” adding: “He will always be a legend in the Premier League by becoming its first black referee, as it provides leadership, talent and vision that has proven inspiration for many.
“Orei played a big role in forming the game as we know it today. Football should always be grateful for him.”
The Premier League said: “Ouria was a leading path that would live its legacy and continue to inspire future generations,” said the Premier League.
Rene recently revealed that he was learning to walk again after he left him a rare case paralyzed from the waist down.
He was born in Jamaica, and moved to Sheffield as a child and grew up in the Wabburn area of the city.
The referee in local football began in 1979 before making history in 1997 when he supervised the first trip match between Derby province and Wimbledon.
“Sad news is incredibly about the death of Uwori Rene. Ruling and black pioneer in the game,” said Lyon Man, co -founder of the Black Football List.
“We owe a lot of those who pay the opening of the doors. Ouria should never be forgotten.”
Rene has been a judge in Sheffield since 1996 and has a campaign on issues that include improving equality and integration in sports, mental health and deprivation.
He obtained a master’s degree in business and law management, and in November 2023, he obtained an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Halim University for his distinguished contributions to sport and his work with South Yorkshire.
In May, Rene was installed as a new university consultant.
Football Association in Sheffield and Halamachire Provinceand external They described their previous chair as “the referee of the path” that “collapsed the barriers, and formed our soccer community and an inspiring generations to come.”
