FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has publicly defended the officiating during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, addressing claims of bias that emerged following the match. In his remarks, Collina emphasized that the match officials acted independently and stated that no external influences, including from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, could sway their decisions.
The controversy stemmed from several contentious calls made during the game, which sparked significant reactions and discussions among fans and analysts. Collina, while advocating for the referees' integrity, asserted that their decisions were based solely on their assessments during the match and not influenced by favoritism or pressure from any parties involved.
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