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One not loved by fans (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ref

(Other definitions for ref that I've seen before include "Whistleblower (abbr)" , "Middleman needing cards" , "Football's whistler" , "Football official (colloq.)" , "In brief, a soccer controller" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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