Howard Webb: Balogun red card controversy fuels conspiracy theories
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Howard Webb says the controversy over Folarin Balogun's red card will make referees' jobs harder and opens the door to unfounded conspiracy theories.
Howard Webb has said the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card will make life harder for referees and create space for people to incorrectly infer conspiracy.
Webb, speaking about the incident, suggested that such situations open up a window for unfounded speculation, which adds to the pressure on officials.
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