Fifa’s referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has hit back at critics of officiating at the World Cup after President Trump and Egypt claimed bias.

Donald Trump has made some interesting claims on the referee that sent off Folarin Balogun and clarified his involvement in the decision to suspend his ban

"I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump told reporters at the White House. "All I did was ask for a review...

Other world leaders have already started reaching out to FIFA about red cards as well.

Brazil’s football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was “a little bit suspect,” amid a furore

Brazil's football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was "a little bit suspect", amid a furore over FIFA's reversal of a…

MIAMI, July 6 : FIFA threw its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity on Monday following the red card…

Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was suspended by Fifa after Trump contacted Gianni Infantino to call for a review

In a shocking turn of events, Gianni Infantino broke rank from Trump over his attack on the official on Monday evening, instead sharing public support for the World Cup's referees.

Donald Trump's recent comments have divided many in the footballing world so much, even FIFA have found themselves contradicting the President

FIFA defended the World Cup referee at the center of the Folarin Balogun controversy on July 6 after the official was branded "very suspect" by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Tru...

Pierluigi Collina verdedigt de arbiter die door de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump "verdacht" werd genoemd.

Egypt’s defeat triggered anger from players, coaches and high-profile figures who questioned Fifa's officiating

Egypt’s exit has led to strong accusations, while a row over Donald Trump’s interference in the tournament rumbles on

Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’

Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's chief refereeing officer, defended World Cup officials and emphasized they are not under any outside influences.

Egyptian FA wants referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team removed from the remainder of the World Cup

July 9 : FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and…