Do you think referees bet on games?
828260
I do think that there is enough betting on football that the games are fixed. Especially pro football and major college football games. The Steelers winning last years Super Bowl???? Give me a break!!
1001307
i think that  refs got money n buy his apartment or cars in that pre fixed match. i see that all the goals from brazil are offside goals n brazil win the match through that dumb ref n that suck whistle...i think ghana will win the match if the ref is fairer. i don't how could fifa pick that ref or just purely fifa had fixed the game score................i have waited 4 yrs...4!!!!!!!!!!!! just to watch that dumb ref action not the action of 2 great team...........NO FAIR FIFA AND THE REF.................................................................
1051611
Some football factions have an interest in allowing the results of matches to be influenced.\n\nWho's to say some games aren't bought?\n\nWe certainly know that Italian teams in the Sere A can't be trusted 100%.\n\nUntil Fifa actually THINK about what these "footballers" and their antics (diving, checking, looking for free kicks) are doing for the greater good of the game, we'll all just have to accept that teams who exploit the referee the best will ALWAYS win...\n\nAustralia went out there and played fairly, like MEN, and were robbed by a soft decision. If Italy had of earned that match all would be well, but seeing as they could only "win" by fowl means they have lost my respect permanently.
1010066
i think so. The ref are helping  big europe teams especially those who has high members at the FIFA asociation.
76760
Of course...\n\n..it just depends on who they place their bet on.
1130823
It is my understanding that the refs are under pressure by FIFA to call the matches more strictly.  However,  I think they've gone a little too far this year!  \n\nIt is evident to me that many bookings (yellow and red cards) have been given out of fear of losing control of the games.  To my mind, any referee who fears losing control of a match shouldn't be out there in the first place.  \n\nThe practice has always been to call the players involved in a foul together and warn them verbally before issuing any cards.  Sometimes the official may call the team captains together and talk to them.  Either way, you don't come right out of the gates flashing yellow cards at the first players to commit a foul.  \n\nYou are right in saying the refs have been bad.  This is not average at all.  I'm disappointed to see so many games limited to 11 vs. 10, 10 vs. 10 or even 9 vs. 9 (Holland-Portugal), just because a referee fears losing control of the match.  \n\nI think we've probably seen yet another World Cup record set in the number of yellow and red cards given.  Personally, it's not the kind of record I want to see broken ever again!  Ironically the very control the referees have tried to affect through all the bookings has backfired on them!\n\nAnyway, that's my two cents.
788132
It is one of the times that a referee makes the difference in the game, this time it was the wrong decision. And the sad part is that it was not a mistake, because the officals discussed it. \nI have seen bad decisions, because an official was not in the right place or just missed the call. This was different, this was a decision by committee (I assume).
1032769
Sorry, man, but you must not have been seeing the same games I've seen.\nReferees mustn't be partial but in games were Portugal plays against other "big" teams they always are... and against Portugal!\nAnd it's not a case of paranoia!\nI've got a good memory and the game against France in 2002 is a good example.\nPortugal was playing against 16 (12 from France and 4 referees).\nOK, Abel Xavier's hand touched the ball but it wasn't in purpose and all the video reruns are proof of that!!\nEither way, bad referees or not, Portugal will go on to the final.\nAgainst everything end everyone if it has to!!\n\nPortugal, olé, Portugal, olé, Portugal, olé!!\n\n\nAnd I sure miss Colina.
1180643
Most of the refs have been reasonable but a few of them just lost it.\nThe ref in the Portugal - Netherlands game was on of the ones that was totally out of his mind. \nI think he just gave out some of the red card to the players that shouldn't have even gotten yellow cards just because they looked at him "in a way that wasn't respectful" or something stupid like that. I think that ref needs to find a therapist and fast too. At least before he looses his job.
1164726
Given how people immediately blame the refs for everything, whether they deserve it or not, I don't think I'd ever want to ref a World Cup game, let alone a quarter-final!!\n\n....But if I had to, I would like to see Brazil massacre France up close... Sorry, still a little bitter about the Spain-France game...
905385
I can see where you are coming from and you have a good point.\n\nIt would be a great system to implement. I think it would help if the refs had to speak with an independent person and actually give a reason for some of their calls.\n\nPersonally, I'm fine with how the game is right now. I really don't want football to become like every other sport. I think some things, good or bad, have helped shape the game into the exciting, fair and unfair, chaotic, fun, energizing, and whatever else game that it is today.\n\nBut that is a great idea, nonetheless. Good thinking :)
1126558
I really believe that their are favs for going on ...and fifa / ref turn the blind eye to up the odds ....I agree with your observation on that game , as well I am not a fan of either
1160180
That sounds pretty funny.  Can you bet on it?
153789
I think the refs are just very biased. I don't think they deserve to be ranked as high as they are. They are over ranked but you have to go with what the polls say. I wish there was a way to change it!!!!!!!!!
82423
Yes the refs made a difference in the game.\n\nSeattle LOST more than Pittsburg won...
855317
I haven't got a problem with it as long as they are fair and good at their job.  We had a linesMAN at Swindon v Carlisle on Saturday who gave someone offside from a throw-in (to which the referee, also a bloke, gave the offside decision).  He was a complete waster and I would say the same about a female running the line if they gave the same ridiculous, and wrong, decision.
112114
If there is an article like that it probably is in the Seattle Whiner Gazette. I wonder if there is a similar article saying Wayne Gretzky gambles and bet on his team? I just dont see how people thinks Pittsburgh cheated,they dont make the rules or throw the flags. I think they should just get over it!