Pierluigi Collina defends World Cup officials and warns against allegations that could harm the tournament’s integrity.
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Fifa refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected claims of bias following Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup. He defended the decisions made by the officiating team.
Collina said referees must be judged fairly and warned against making accusations that could damage the integrity of the competition. His comments came after Egypt filed a complaint over disputed decisions.
Egypt questioned several calls, including a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal during the match. The football body said officials followed the established review process.
The controversy has increased debate over refereeing standards and VAR decisions at the tournament. Fifa officials continue to support the work of the refereeing teams.
