The Most Controversial Refereeing Decision in World Cup History

Описание: South Korea vs Italy. 2002 World Cup. Two valid Italian goals disallowed. Francesco Totti sent off for a dive that wasn’t a dive. A Vieri header that crossed the line given as no goal. Italy went home. South Korea reached the semi-finals. Referee Byron Moreno was later banned from officiating in Serie A and never worked at a major international tournament again. To this day, it remains one of the most controversial refereeing performances in World Cup history.

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