England may be flattered, in preparation for the World Cup final bid to deceive were good, but Howard Webb is living proof that when it comes to service world by English referee expectations.
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While Jorge Larrionda Roberto Rosetti of Italy and Uruguay, that kind of error causes a securities arbitrator for fear that their bags are packed and left in the tournament is to manipulate Webb in spotlight as one of the favorites for the final on July 11.
The remaining security feature is on and off the field, was the son of a miner that had wanted to play professionally, but the next best thing when he "was not God-given talent or luck."
Rotherham United Fan An avid Webb describes the quality of referees at the World Cup, with the same honesty and diplomacy when he tried to pursue the acquisition of 22 adrenaline-filled player.
He said he was "an honor" to consider the latest, but take nothing for granted and has nothing but admiration for his colleagues, especially in countries like Uzbekistan and Pakistan has experience weekly cut and push it higher pro league.
"We all know how much control the World Cup," said Webb. "It's the ultimate, but I am disappointed when people say that just because someone could come from an unknown country, he can not do the job properly.
"My colleagues from Uzbekistan, was the opening game and great. For me, it proves once again what a good referee, he from a country that is not the same pressure for weeks to come this week. This group has together at various levels for years I worked there or not, have not adopted the hat .. We are part of a long process. "
Of all the tax prevailed in South Africa has not generated more debate over whether the arbitrators' decisions would be controversial, as explained in other sports. Webb is a smart, generally so cautious response. "Might some cases, we explain the decisions, but only in terms of game laws. If an opinion is required, namely for Others."
He hesitated to certain standards, which are taken as sanctions against mobile operator. Red card? Yellow card? Only one sentence? "You have to look at each situation and decide the most appropriate punishment Each situation is different, you do not copy .."
While he was open to what officials or goal-line technology orientation or two additional assistants will be supported Webb is excited for football to lose its inherent element of surprise and excitement. "The key is the nature of the game We must not lose the high rate .."
An official competition for the best part of 21 years, enjoyed the camaraderie Webb his first World Cup. "We are a strong team, we all, and all support each other. FIFA takes its responsibility very seriously in terms of taking care of our needs. In this sense, we as players free."
Speaking of which, how much work is actually before the study team? A lot, says Webb. "We look at models of previous games, and perhaps even its previous involvement, but we go into every game with an open mind., Hoping that no new case for it. If we do, and nobody speaks to us , which is a good message. "
And where serious mistakes were made and not given the public an apology? Webb, as usual, defended his actions in nets, and urges all with slight defects. "In some cases this has happened. All share the same massive disappointment and we care. Believe me, none of us go and say" so what? Players make mistakes, but I think not apologize to the fans. The message I would give is that we all strive for perfection is difficult to achieve. There is no hidden agenda. Sometimes what you read is very bizarre. "
While he was on call, to make today could expect, Webb admits he had to keep working hard with good annual national and European level and globally. GM officials, often held during this World Cup just a part of the job.
"Yes, I have a thick skin to grow, to learn that many things are said, not personal. But I tell you one thing: there are 30 000 and 29 999 refs would be in my shoes now England.
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