Time-wasting crackdown at World Cup a rousing success, says refereeing chief Collina

World Cup referees cracked down hard on time-wasting this tournament, and according to refereeing chief Collina, it's working. Stricter enforcement of stalling tactics kept matches moving and preserved the flow of play—a small but meaningful adjustment designed to keep the focus on the game itself.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton