The Unseen Rulers of the World Cup: A Tale of Integrity and Bias Fifa's chief refereeing officer, Pierluigi Collina, has been quick to defend the integrity of World Cup referees in the face of mounting criticism from teams and fans.
However, the issue runs far deeper than mere "unfounded allegations" or "double standards.
" The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has expressed disappointment with the refereeing decisions in their match against Argentina, citing what they perceive as biased calls that cost them the game.