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I don't want to overplay this, but there are parts of the world where the Henry incident would have given rise to rioting and perhaps even deaths.  I think the conduct of the players and supporters was exemplary - as always - as witnessed by the incident where Lloris made a brilliant and very brave save at Robbie Keane's feet just as the latter was about to shoot.  It could have led to a nasty injury.  Robbie Keane patted Lloris on the head and congratulated him on a great and brave piece of goalkeeping.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 at 02:51:10 PM EST
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Death threats for Urs Meier. Just love those fans hooligans.

I'm still a referee in field hockey with two matches each weekend, not for the federation but at highest club level. It's fun and always a great challenge. The level of abuse throughout the years is a wave pattern of increase and a reversal. A lot of effort is made in awareness of sportsmanship by the youth. Usually the problem lies with coaches and parents.

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

by Oui on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 at 03:10:30 PM EST
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