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Fifa insists World Cup referees ready to handle set-piece chaos

The Independent·Jamie Gardner·22 days ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle West Ham had a goal controversially ruled out against Arsenal on Sunday (PA) Fifa's Technical Study Group (TSG) has issued a directive for referees at the upcoming World Cup to strictly enforce rules against foul play and grappling during set-pieces, such as corners. This instruction comes in response to a growing trend observed in the Premier League season, where goals from dead-ball situations have become a significant factor, often involving contentious jostling in the penalty area. Pascal Zuberbuhler, leader of the TSG and a former Switzerland goalkeeper, confirmed that officials will be meticulously monitoring for infringements, citing recent incidents like West Ham's disallowed goal against Arsenal due to a foul on the goalkeeper.…

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