Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
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"In the midst of my frustration over the expulsion of a player from my country, and feeling that my national team was being harmed, I used offensive and unacceptable expressions against the referee, Fifa, and its authorities."
— Jorge Vera , Other
"Questioning a rule or disagreeing with a refereeing decision never justifies losing control the way I did."
— Jorge Vera , Other
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Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
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