Diplomatic Referee Mugs

'Apparently the first leg was a bit contentious.'

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

"Break his third chakra!" "Knock the dharma out of him!"

'Wow, the field really is a frozen tundra!'

You Are Here - Uncle Sam's Exit Strategy

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

United Football Club: In, Out, VAR.

"This ump is so good he doesn't even blink."

'...However, he is such a heck of a nice guy, we're going to give him the touchdown anyway.'

'I'd better make a note of your blood group...'

"With the prices they charge these days I can't afford to throw a pie or can off beer at the ref."

'Sean Connery was the best James Bond!'

"You may inflict pain, but it mustn't be severe or prolonged."

Woman watches football match played by a mug of tea, salt pot and ketchup bottle, she says to husband: 'Your explanation of the offside rule was spot on.'

'But he's supposed to tell everyone how much you weigh! '

"Well I didn't see the incident myself.."

"I don't think Dawson understands the concept behind the 'Talking Stick.'"

'You haven't heard the best thing. . .no referees.'

'Good news from the field, sire! Attila did not like the referee's call, so he's folding up his tents, taking his ball and going home!'

Goalkeeper makes the wrong save.

Jocko, a man for all sports' seasons.

Nuclear Security Summit

Get back in that locker room! Go on - scat! ... Anyone else forget to wash his hands?'

'That was a flagrant misconduct of the left hand.'

"Our intelligence shows that everybody loves us."

'Yes, your papers seem to have lots of citations, but I've checked: They're all self-citations...'

'Upon further review, the pig did not have control of the ball prior to being eaten...'

'Now what?!'

'This is not what I meant by a free kick.'

'I'm sure it's a violation, but I can't find it in the rule book.'

'Honest, sir. I'm sorry! I take it all back.'