Xavier Estrada Fernández Calls for Referee Overhaul After France-Morocco Match

Xavier Estrada Fernández referee reform France-Morocco match Giovanni Collina FIFA criteria

Former Spanish referee Xavier Estrada Fernández demanded a "revolution" in football refereeing following the France‑Morocco match at the 2026 World Cup. He criticized referee Giovanni Collina for errors and urged FIFA to establish clear criteria for officiating, saying the sport’s biggest problem is inconsistent refereeing decisions.

Estrada made the comments on 13 July 2026, highlighting the need for systematic reform to prevent similar controversies in future international fixtures.

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Xavier Estrada Fernández carrega contra Collina pel França-Marroc: "Cal una revolució arbitral" - ElNacional. cat [www.elnacional.cat]

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