“The referee’s a buffoon”
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Abusing the referee seems to be a universal tenet of global football culture. In Italy, the daily newspapers grade them mercilessly and not even Pierluigi Collina can help his beleaguered brethren.
The word “wanker” doesn’t translate directly into Italian. Rather, Italians are likely to chant “buffone” at the ref when he makes a bad decision. And yes, ...
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Around the Soccersphere: December 12, 2007
Published 12/12/2007 by Josh at ThroughBall.com
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