# Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role

Sian Massey-Ellis, a leading Premier League assistant referee, has retired from officiating to join the Football Association. She was widely respected for her consistency and for breaking barriers in a male-dominated profession. Her move marks a significant career shift within English football.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crl7ed7gerzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:26:23 GMT