World Cup Referees - Kewell hit by Fifa charge- June 19, 2006 Australia ace Harry Kewell has been charged by Fifa for insulting referee Markus Merk following their 2-0 defeat to Brazil. Liverpool star Kewell is thought to have sworn at Merk in the aftermath of Sunday's 2-0 loss. Kewell, who came off the bench in the game, was unhappy with Merk's officiating throughout the match and aimed a swipe at him. Fifa have now decided to look into the incident and if found guilty Kewell could face a ban. "Fifa have opened disciplinary procedures against Harry...http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/06/world-cup-referees-kewell-hit-by-fifa.html World Cup- June 18, 2006 It is just before England v Brazil at the World Cup. Ronaldino goes into the Brazilian changing room to find all his teammates looking a bit glum."What's up" he asks."Well, we're having trouble getting motivated for this game. We know it's important but it's only England. They're shte and we can't be bothered".Ronaldino looks at them and says "Well, I reckon I can beat these by myself, you lads go down the pub."So Ronaldino goes out to play England by himself and the rest of the Brazilian team..http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/06/world-cup.html Failing World Cup refs face axe- June 5, 2006 Referees' chief Keith Hackett says officials who fail to implement Fifa's eight-point hit-list will be ruthlessly dealt with at this summer's World Cup. Fifa has told referees to get tough on several high-profile areas of concern, including diving and time-wasting. Hackett told BBC Sport: "Referees know where they stand and are expected to carry out the rules Fifa has declared. "If a referee doesn't carry out these instructions his chances of getting a second game are somewhat remote." The...http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/06/failing-world-cup-refs-face-axe.html |