Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup

Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has passed away at the age of 38. His death comes weeks after he was removed from officiating at the World Cup due to a police investigation in the UK. The investigation's details have not been disclosed, but it led to Dieperink's withdrawal from the prestigious tournament. Dieperink's sudden death has sent shockwaves through the football community.

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