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A crucial point raised was that match officials are not just there to calamitously influence results – they are also responsible for maintaining the integrity of the game. The ongoing discussion points to a severe lack of training and preparation, with referees seemingly lacking a comprehensive understanding of the rules and the dynamics of the game.
Referees were described as poorly trained, with some observers calling for international referees to officiate Brazilian matches to bring about an improvement in standards. It was underscored that there is often a culture of fear among referees when officiating big matches involving top teams, leading to conservative and potentially corrupt officiating.