Elfath to referee England vs Argentina semi-final, reigniting referee bias debate
Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath has been appointed by FIFA to officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. Elfath has previously handled several high-profile matches involving Lionel Messi, during which Argentina performed well. These past coincidences have fuelled online speculation about potential favoritism toward the Argentine side. FIFA has pushed back against such claims, maintaining the integrity of its officiating appointments. Based on Elfath's disciplinary history, analysts expect a strictly controlled match for both teams.
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