Who’s the doctor in the black?

ITALIAN soccer referee Pierluigi Collina was yesterday awarded an honorary degree to mark his contribution to the sport.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004 - 01:00

Joanne Clements

The man regarded by many as the best referee in the world received a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Hull in a ceremony at Hull City Hall.

Dressed in red and green robes and a black cap, Collina, 44, said it was a very proud day for him.

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Courts Place: Hull City Hall Place: England Place: Hull University Place: Hull Person: Pierluigi Collina Person: Collina Person: Italian Person: David Sewell Person: Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology Person: Sewell Event: Euro 2004 Organisation: University of Hull

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