FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his full support to match officials at the World Cup, which is set to kick off on November 20 in Qatar, according to the federation’s recent press release published Friday.
Infantino praised the referees’ dedication, professionalism, and ability to cope with pressure, added the same source.
“These 129 match officials are doing the most difficult job of all of us, either here in Qatar or at home” he said, adding that “they are top professionals; and are motivated in an incredible way.”
“The referees are for us are not only one team, but they are Team One. They are the most important team because without the referees’ team, there is no World Cup,” he continued.
The FIFA President suggested that fans who get angry at decisions should try to put themselves in the referee’s position, according to the same source.
The international sporting event will run until December 18, with Morocco coming out with Group F countries, alongside Croatia, Belgium and Canada.
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