I remember the reffing days when you spent 5 minutes before kick off with both sides covering what you found acceptable and what was punishable. Players always knew where they stood and somehting FIFA should encourage as there is no excuse for this behavior. Rugby players seem to be a different class above many other sports and that is just a general observation as many are professionals like doctors and lawyers.
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Who would want to be a soccer referee these days? Such a thankless job and the amount of abuse they take is mad and gets worse as you go down the leagues.
I think if you took rugby referees and put them into football matches things would change drastically. Names meaning nothing as everyone is equal and it is all about a lack of education with no discipline. Problem is the players have no respect and football refs don't deserve it either which is a problem. Look at the standard of referees today compared to that bald guy from 10 years ago who had respect. No one messed with him as the players knew the outcome.
Man, that's mad you mention Pierluigi Collina! I just finished typing about him in another comment. Ya, he was not to be messed with and got the respect of the players for sure.
I'd love to see a match where they let a rugby ref take charge, if it was wasn't for the minimum players rule, it would end with a 5 a side! 😁
See it is down to the referee as an individual as it is possible. The problem with football refs is most of them have never played the sport and look like nerds with whistles. The VAR thing is crazy as if you were in charge of a match you would want to check the screen for yourself every time. I wouldn't leave it up to someone else sitting in a studio. For me pop it on the big screen and decide immediately. Include the fans and players in your decision making as it is about making the right calls. Games have to be fair and played to the rules of the game and nothing else.