Villet, who was named the world's best referee in 2019 when he was awarded a Golden Whistle, was among those who arrived home from Paris yesterday.
Despite achievements and representing South Africa at many international tournaments, he arrived unnoticed with few people knowing about his accomplishments.
"It's like people don't see the referee because a referee has to be neutral, but I represented South Africa," he said.
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