Was the referee up to scratch? FIFA refereeing chief responds to Didier Deschamps' comments after France's semi-final loss
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has defended the officiating in the World Cup semifinal after France manager Didier Deschamps criticized the referee's performance. Collina maintained that the refereeing team was world-class and that the selection process is rigorous.
FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has issued a firm rebuttal to Didier Deschamps after the France manager questioned the quality of officiating in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain. The Les Bleus boss was visibly frustrated following the 2-0 loss, suggesting that the standards in the crucial clash were not what he expected.
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