NEW YORK, June 28 : A more lenient refereeing style that allows officials to prioritise the flow of the game over minor contact has emerged as one of the defining features of the World Cup, as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.Referees have been encouraged to avoid whistling for trifling fouls, hel

NEW YORK, June 28 : A more lenient refereeing style that allows officials to prioritise the flow of the game over minor contact has emerged as one of the defining features of the…

MIAMI, June 30 : FIFA's new anti-time-wasting rules at the World Cup have proved an overwhelming hit, Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday.Collina said the…