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There would be pressure on the umps not to get it wrong.
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FIFA reacted to day by saying "We can not and will not explain individual calls - we are very, very satisfied with the ref'ing," or somesuch.
You know, as though they were an internet payday loan company airily refusing to give a refund. The arrogance is breathtaking.
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This FIFA infrastructure has no accountability at all. They could fix every game in the Cup, smirk about it, and the fans would jump to their defense "well, that's football. Let's go have a pint."
I'm blinkin' glad that the good ole U.S.A. expects a little more from its sports.