Quote:I think it's safe to assume that NFL refs are not quite as corrupt as FIFA refs. Not only that, but NFL refs each have a separate thing they are all looking at, and they at least have an instant replay system in place.


The side judges are there to help to a point, but the head ref has way too much power to change a game entirely without a question being raised.

I wouldn't say referees at the World Cup are "corrupt", although there has been issues historically.


The problem with world cup officials, is that they are from the 32 participating countries, so how can you expect an official from a small country with a part-time league to perform as well as officials from your big leagues in Europe? Imagine high-school referees in the NFL.. oh that happened.

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