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I guess it would depend on the rules of the sport. In soccer/football, the game can't continue without the refs, but just because there are no refs doesn't mean

I guess it would depend on the rules of the sport. In soccer/football, the game can't continue without the refs, but just because there are no refs doesn't mean the game is over. Sometimes they'll leave the field in protest of player or coach behavior. There's nothing a ref can do if a player refuses a penalty that was assigned to them, so they'll typically leave the field until the player accepts that he's been penalized. So in this situation, the board leaving would be a strong indicator that they're protesting the actions of the company or of the CEO. There's nothing saying they can't come back if the situation changes, or the company can forfeit the game and then it's all over.

wavefunction 9y ago
At least under FIFA bylaws, once a player refuses to leave the field in a timely manner it's the obligation of the Referee to gather their associates and depart the field, ending the match.
- freehunter 9y ago
  There have been at least some situations exactly like I described[1]. I'll admit I don't know all of the rules of the game so I can't describe what might have been different in this situation. [1] https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/02/21/bayer-leverkusen-dortmund-refs-leave-field-video https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/02/21/bayer-leverkusen...