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Originally Posted by ipuckedyourmom
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Cursing in soccer is hardly new. Watch any game, and you're sure to see players uttering some choice words after missed shots, fouls or turnovers. Portuguese, Korean, Greek -- nothing gets lost in translation. But referees can't give out cards for what they think was said, and FIFA requires World Cup referees and assistants to be proficient only in English.
"At the end of the day, you don't understand half of it," former Premier League and FIFA referee Graham Barber said. "So what do you do about it? Say 'I think he swore he at me, so I sent him off?' You don't, do you?"
If it's said in the referee's native language or English, however, get ready for a yellow card.
Well that doesn't seem very fair. No wonder we always lose.
Edit: changed my avatar... my posts should make more sense now.