Politics and the pitch | UDaily is among the main developments being tracked today. UD political science professor combines academics and hobby as a soccer referee.
Atkinson and John Eulberg and courtesy of Kassra Oskooii June 09, 2026.
For a few weeks every four years, the FIFA World Cup offers a break from global politics, societal divisions and everyday concerns as football fans worldwide rally behind their favorite teams.
Political scientist Kassra Oskooii is more than a sideline fan of the world’s most popular sport — he’s a referee.
And while he may not be on the global stage, the associate professor has spent nearly two decades officiating semi-professional, college and high school games throughout Delaware and the country, managing conflict between players, coaches and even parents.
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