'President Trump, You're Not The Referee. I Am': Refereeing Legend Rips Into Wor.
Keith Hackett, a former FIFA referee, criticised FIFA's handling of Folarin Balogun's red card during the 2026 World Cup, claiming it blurred the lines of referee authority. He expressed concern…
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