World Cup 2006 Australia vs. Italia Controversy
FIFAMr. Joseph S. Blatter, the President of FIFAHitzigweg 11,P.O. Box 85,8030 Zurich, SwitzerlandDear president,The Australia vs Italia game held on 26 June 2006 at Kaiserslautern / Fritz-Walter-Stadi... continue reading »
"Robbed... definately robbed."
"i think penalty was ok. the aus defender's tackle went horribly wrong"
"It's a shame there is no video referee"
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"Although I do not think they can replay the match after all this time, I insist they employ some sort of video referee method, which would really help the game."
"the penalty decision was ludicrous!!"
"Video Referees? Hardly any mini-soccer courts in melbourne,and they wonder why the people of australia are so fat"
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"Dives like this destroy the games fairness and integrity"
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"Aus defender made a redundant tackle. Italian player took advantage of it. It's cleverness and everyone tries that inside penalty area. Lucky Italy got it, Australia doomed."
"Australia were robbed by incompetent referees all tournament. Something needs to be done"
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"I support this petition"
"I support this petition"
"This problem can NOT be repeated in the future"
"umm...maybe the refs should have little video things to make sure they are not making a mistake that could cost other teams the match. These games are very important and should have as much cover to make the game fair for everyone."
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"I am a U.S.A. fan, and now this has certainly gone overboard into Australia's game as well. This needs to be rectified ASAP."
"Pathetic, has hurt the game."
"sneaky italians mustv paid the ref cause they cant face losing to australia"
"We want Justice"
"That was no penalty! We had poor ref's throughout the whole tournament. Sort it out FIFA!"
"the world cup looks like a farce unless your an italian fan"