Do you think the red card for del horno was justified??maybe too strickt??
82198
HE should have been sent off for his earlier tackle on Messi. He went straight for Messi the second time, then he rolled arounded looking for an oscar, he definetly deserved to be sent off
997328
All of the three red cards were deserved. But, the ref did screw up with all of the incorrect offsides called against Italy, and with the foul on Iaquinta. The offside goal he called on Gattuso wasn't offside, Toni was in line with the defender.
677727
every1 knos dat d final was d best example of a poor refreeing.But i am not sure if arsenal deserved a wwin . cause  \n even arsenals goal was a wrong decisions as also etoos goal was offside.d match was d worst match of d tournament i must agree\n!!!!!!
1001794
I think a hefty substantial fine is warranted but adequate as the incident happened after the game. He had a point but handled it the wrong way making things harder for the team and he is experienced enough to know that there would be repercussions. His play throughout the game was not under question so his play should not be penalised. FIFA should not be blindly supporting those referee's that have turned out sympathetic, biased or abysmal performances. FIFA must step up and take responsibility for their decisions as to whom they put in charge of a game. There are many things that can be learnt from this situation.\n\n10 minutes later: update on Australian news: Harry Kewell has been cleared by FIFA on all charges relating to the incident.
1183962
Deco will play,   will not play,   will play,   will not play,  DECO DID NOT PLAY against Angola, and we still won, LOL !!  The Portugal side that played against Mexico is the one that England will face.  Very  GRIM for England.   Mexico  is a FAR better team than England and they lost 2-1 against us.  Kinda makes you think...  doesn't  it really  ?!  And for those who have said that Fig ACTED, the face injury needs to be seen the frame by frame in the replay on DVD... Figo had a chicken egg size injury on the right size of his face, just below the eye.  -Ronaldo was injured only SEVEN minutes into the game.  -Ricardo, after successfully defending a kick, is on the ground when that Dutch a_s kicks Ricardo in the b_lls long moments AFTER the ball was gone. You need to see the match and the incidents frame by frame to understand that hose were Portuguese MEN reacting naturally to uncalled for aggression and violence. BY ALL MEANS ATTACK US, BUT TELLS IN ADVANCE THAT THOSE ARE YOUR INTENTIONS  so that we can kick your asses back, LOL !! Otherwise it is cowardice to hide behind the SKIRTS of the referee... ain't that the truth !!! Come on, reasonable men... you know it makes sense !!!
1067704
I am a fan of Italy but I think that De Rossi should be banned for the rest of the Wc. That was a nasty challlenge he clearly did it deliberately. It was not pretty, the Italian FA should show-cause him. I always preferred Gattuso in midfield.
538783
I'm trying to take a neutral stand in this but am really veering to tipping off the edge.  That must have been the most shocking display of refereeing I have seen in years!  The advantage was there and clearly played for the Lehmann red card, surely common sense should prevail and allow the goal and let us have a game of 11 v 11, rather than ruin the next 70 or more minutes by forcing Arsenal down to 10 men.\n\nThe Henry yellow card was a joke! Van Bommell had been kicking chunks out of the arsenal players all game and hardly even got a free kick against him, then Henry win a fair challenge and is cautioned!\n\nThere were many other examples of favoritism towards the Spaniards and I'm not just talking about the fact that the original choice linesman was posing in a Barca shirt before the game.\n\nFor a neutral it ruined what promised to be a truly great final, especially after the start when Arsenal were attacking. From an English point of view it a travesty, I guess from a Spanish point of view it would be hard lines!\n\nI've said my bit but man am I still mad!
935487
Hi Andy!!!!\n\nBRING HIM BACK!!!!!!!! During the World Cup I saw this saying that I felt was very fitting.... IN GUUS WE TRUST!!! What he did for Australian Soccer was incredible.\n\nWish Adelaide United luck for tonight... I'm going to the game against Victory!!!! ROMARIO & KOSMINA VS. MUSCAT!!!!\n\nJust got home from the game... What a joke!!!!!! Bajic got red carded in the 13th minute for kicking Fred downstairs!!! That was a shocking game for United. I feel so sorry for Romario... he's trying so hard to score!!! AND will Veart ever retire - I'll pay his pention if I have to!!
1180643
Most of the refs have been reasonable but a few of them just lost it.\nThe ref in the Portugal - Netherlands game was on of the ones that was totally out of his mind. \nI think he just gave out some of the red card to the players that shouldn't have even gotten yellow cards just because they looked at him "in a way that wasn't respectful" or something stupid like that. I think that ref needs to find a therapist and fast too. At least before he looses his job.
1086709
Finally someone that is honest and does not "cry" on injustice and similar bs.\nYou are perfectly right: Viduka should have been substituted as soon as the (illegitimate) red card was given to Materazzi. Hiddink continued to play with five midfielder (against three of Italy) that had superior possession of the ball, but they were too slow and not efficient on penetrate the Italian defense, because the only striker (Viduka) was perfectly controlled by Cannavaro. Hiddink should have replace Viduka and allowed even another striker to be on the field.\n\nbtw: I am Italian, but I like soccer and I like to watch the game without being biased.
1118773
in response to responder #1, It was a questionable call, the Italians had twice to that point had slides where the feet were stacked and they made deliberate contact to stop the advance of the ball. One was from the side, it was just a whistle, the second, from behind was a yellow. I didnt like how the sportscasters said that there was no way it was a red, but i dont completely agree with it. Some of the officials have been great, most have been a little to antsy to give out cards. It happens.
1043690
you think that was unfair? what about the italy/usa game? 3 f-ng red cards!
1118614
Espero que al que pateo al Pato le den una roja en el proximo partido...se lo merece!\n\nI can't believe how biased the ref was!  He practically let the Germans have the ball until they got their passing right!  Like "here, try again."  We played better, we were on top of them the entire game, but every time we got close, FOUL that either went uncalled or should have been carded and wasn't.  It's so unfair that after all their hard work, everything is decided based on Franco's goalkeeping (WHICH SUCKS!) and not on the talent of the other 10 out there (and the ones on the bench!  What was Pekerman thinking???)
721321
YES. HE DESERVED A PLACE IN LOOSING TEAM.\n\nWITH HIS PRESENCE WE NEVER WON A MATCH.\n\nSOMETHING FISHY.\n\nTHINK WELL.
1140773
WHAT?? \n\nthe ref was just an idiot! not looking where he shouldve .. both teams were completly out of control and that refs carreer is over. \n\nand to answer you quesion.. how many people would kick a man on the chest inside the box and not even get a yellow? ..it was a sad game to watch..
1180881
hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa\nBad ref. I thought the FIFA referee is better\nOr may be he must sit down under pressure and he can't remember how many yelow card did he give Simunic.\nAnd one more : YELOW but not YELOV
868647
As if I didn't dislike Materazzi enough...he still has to go and score an own-goal!!! Silly boy.\n\nI do however love Zambrotta so much that it makes up for my dislike of Materazzi...