Chinese referee Ma Ning recently launched his RedNote account before setting off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attracting widespread attention on Chinese social media.⁣ ⁣ Ma became a FIFA-listed international referee in 2011 and has built a reputation as a strict, confident official over more than a decade of officiating at the highest levels of the game.⁣ ⁣ He first gained nationwide recognition in China after officiating a Chinese Super League match in Shanghai, where he issued nine yellow cards and three red cards. His decisive style and willingness to make difficult calls earned him the nickname “Card Master” among football fans.⁣ ⁣ In 2022, Ma was selected by FIFA as one of the referees for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, becoming part of a Chinese officiating team that returned to football’s biggest stage. During the tournament, he served as a fourth official and gained valuable experience at the highest level of international football.⁣ ⁣ The 2026 World Cup marks Ma’s second appeara...