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When the World Cup Calls Refereeing Offside

Aug. 27, 2002

By Michel Vautrot The nameplate on my door has not changed in recognition of sorcery or the well-known clairvoyant, Madame Irma, as a result of predictions even riskier than the decisions taken by some of my young fellow referees. Without wanting to play the Mr Knowall of refereeing, I remember writing last February: “Once the competition has kicked off, they will not be able to produce their visiting card as an excuse for any mistake they make and they should keep in mind that the climax for them will have been their appointment. (Courtesy of www.fifa.com.)