FIFA referee chief hits out at rigged World Cup claims

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FIFA referee chief hits back at 'unfounded allegations' against World Cup officials
The World Cup has been marred by controversy in the knockout stages, with FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina defending match officials amid criticism following a number of disputed decisions

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FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that referees cannot be influenced by anyo...

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FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina's win over Egypt
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"Nobody can influence us," Collina said, reiterating FIFA's commitment to transparency, neutrality and consistency in officiating.

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Hit on Mbappé: did Paraguay get away with one here? | OneFootball

Refereeing expert Patrick Ittrich said on 'Magenta TV' that he had already wondered during the live footage why the Paraguay star hit Mbappé. “That is a crystal-clear strike. It’s not the typical kind of violent conduct.
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Belgian league game stopped after referee hit by cup from the crowd

LIEGE, Belgium (AP) — A Belgian Pro League match between Standard de Liège and Royal Antwerp was stopped after the referee was struck by a cup thrown from the stands. Standard led 1-0 in the 88th minute when referee Lothar D’hondt was hit by the cup ...