Legendary referee Collina spoke about the 'cancer tumor that can kill football'.

Referees in modern football face great responsibility due to offensive remarks

FIFA referee committee chairman Pierluigi Collina noted that in modern football, referees find it very difficult to work due to the insults they receive during games, including on social media. He believes the situation is now worse than before, and a great responsibility lies on the referees. Collina stated: 'It's difficult.'

Fenerbahce head coach suspended for offensive remarks

Additionally, recently the head coach of Fenerbahce received a suspension for offensive remarks towards the Turkish football community and referees.

Collina pointed out that such situations always occur, and there are people who seek conspiracies and dirty deeds when they don't exist. He urged to pay attention to unacceptable behavior towards referees.

Referee insults are particularly common in youth football

Furthermore, Collina believes that the issue of insulting referees is especially prevalent in youth football. He emphasizes the importance of this experience for young players who will grow up to become adults, as it can help them in life.

Pierluigi Collina is one of the most famous referees in football. He officiated the 1999 Champions League final and the 2002 World Cup final.

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