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Referee preview: Poland v Greece
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So after months of speculation and build-up, we’re finally here to answer the question on everyone’s lips – will there be one goal in the opening match of Euro 2012 or none at all? In all seriousness though, let’s look at man in the middle for this contest Carlos Velasco Carballo and what effect he could have.
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Monday’s referees reviewed
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The final unplayed group was in action on Monday so we’ve definitely seen the tournament winners play. Not all the referees have been in action yet though and it was a chance for two officials to showcase themselves in some very closely fought contests.
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Sunday’s referees reviewed
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A game with the most bookings in the tournament so far and hotly debated offside/onside goal. Such were the points of interest on day 3 of Euro 2012. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we shall begin.
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Saturday’s referees reviewed
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Two very close games means refereeing decisions can sometimes be the difference between victory and defeat. Dutch manager Bert van Marwijk certainly feels his team were unfairly treated. But is he right?
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Friday’s referees reviewed
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Opening days are usually sedate affairs but not today. Two spectacular matches and one contest indelibly shaped by the referee. But how many of the big calls did he get right?
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Referee preview: Poland v Greece
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So after months of speculation and build-up, we’re finally here to answer the question on everyone’s lips – will there be one goal in the opening match of Euro 2012 or none at all? In all seriousness though, let’s look at man in the middle for this contest Carlos Velasco Carballo and ... [read more]
Platini: “Referees can stop games if there is racist abuse”
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UEFA President Michel Platini has reiterated that officials can temporarily postpone or abandon games if racism is seen in the terraces. Empty words or shifting the burden?
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Spain v Croatia referee review
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