MARK CLATTENBURG looks set to sensationally quit the Premier League in order to cash in on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this week, we revealed the top-flight ref was fed up of not being lent the support needed by the officials’ governing body.
Now, the Durham ref, 41, is set to reveal his mega-bucks move to the Middle East.
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In honour of Clattenburg's decision, we run down his seven most famous - or perhaps infamous - and hilarious moments...
1. THE TONGUE WAG
DURING the Champions League final between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, Clattenburg was in no mood to take any nonsense.
With Yannick Carrasco and Pepe writhing around on the floor - after minimal contact - Clatts simply shook his head and did some kind of strange tongue-wagging dance.
He followed that up with an aggressive snort for good measure...
2. THE DEATH STARE
PEPE is the self-proclaimed toughest man in football, simply put, you just don't mess with him.
Countless players have crumbled under the pressure of the Portuguese hard-man, but not our Clatts.
With Pepe advancing following a on-field scuffle, Clattenburg ordered him away immediately with a furious point of his index finger and a death stare to match... with the defender only to quick to oblige.
3. DUDE, WHERE'S MY CARD?
YOU know how it is when you arrive at the office without your building pass, or maybe your packed lunch?
Well even referees aren't immune, as Clattenburg once took to the pitch for the second half of Reading vs Liverpool without his CARDS.
Incredibly, Clatts only noticed when he went to book Danny Guthrie, having to rush to the sideline to very stealthily pick up his book.
4. AND STRETCH...
IN a huge year for Clattenburg, on top of refereeing the FA Cup and Champions League final, he was also honoured to officiate the Euro 2016 final.
In a match made famous by Cristiano Ronaldo's injury, Clatts was once again making waves on social media.
As Ron went down with an injury, the English ref pulled out a simply astonishing 'bring out the stretcher' gesture, looking more like a child's tantrum... Or maybe just some spectacular 'dad dancing'.
5. JUVE REALLY DONE IT NOW
DURING a high-profile Europa League clash between Juventus vs Benfica, Clattenburg was once again in the thick of the action.
The Durham official showed three red cards as Benfica ran out 2-1 winners.
With players advancing on him he orders them off with a nonchalant scratch of the cheek followed by a blood-curdling scream. Textbook.
6. SHEER CHEEK
YOU may not know it, but match officials must travel to and from games for their own protection... Really.
However, Clattenburg - being the man he is - decided to give that a miss following Crystal Palace's game with West Brom in 2014... In order to make it in time to an Ed Sheeran concert.
Clatts was dropped for the next round of fixtures
7. THE COME HITHER LOOK
Oh, ok. ONE more...
Ladies and gentleman, Mark Clattenburg
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— FourFourTwo ⚽️ (@FourFourTwo) February 16, 2017
FINALLY, there's this. Simply this...
Mr Clattenburg, you will be missed.
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