If, however, players prove to be incapable of changing their unsporting ways, it is up to us as referees to nip the problem in the bud before things escalate

do what you can to make a positive impact in our troubled world

And for a man who many of us consider to be heroic in his sporting elegance and class, Zidane got what he deserved.

And just knowing that you are included amongst the best in the world is an honor that few, if any, of us will ever achieve

certainly the two semifinals were carried out in a manner befitting of the motto “My game is Fair Play”

The Azurri proved their mettle today and in doing so, have perhaps muted their critics in the process

it’s time to get rid of offside altogether, or at the very least, amend it drastically

I knew that we’d have at least one more opportunity to see Zizou’s poetry in motion

Elizondo did a good job keeping control of this one, but the question will always remain as to why he sent off Wayne Rooney

Belgian referee Frank De Bleeckere did exactly what needed to be done in order ensure that fair play reigned supreme on this day