Centraal Collina topic,die kale dus.

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Collina resignation rejected

The Italian Association of Referees (AIA) have revealed that they intend to reject the resignation of Pierluigi Collina.

The official quit the AIA on Monday following a conflict of interests row, which erupted after he signed a sponsorship deal with Opel - a company who also support Milan.

"His departure is a surprise," stated AIA chief Tullio Lanese. "We will turn down his resignation and inform Collina of that decision. We’ll then see what happens.

"I want him to stay within the association even if he doesn’t referee matches anymore. He can keep his contract but I want him to still be a part of our team.

"I still have great admiration for Collina as a man and a referee. However, I will repeat that there are rules in place and they have to be respected."

Italian Football Federation chief Franco Carraro commented: "We are saddened by Collina’s resignation.

"Collina is a valuable resource for not only the AIA but also for Italian football. We’ll see what happens over the next few days."

Inter President Giacinto Facchetti is also disappointed that the world’s best referee has opted to walk away.

"We are losing a referee who could have been precious in a difficult championship with so many important games," he said. "Collina has always been regarded as the best on the planet.

"I don’t feel that it is right for me to make a judgement in this case. But it does seem to me that there are a number of conflict of interest issues in the game already."

Italy boss Marcello Lippi has urged his fellow Viareggio resident to reconsider his decision.

"I hope that he changes his mind and that he can continue to do the good work he has always done," he stated. "I never expected this to happen."

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Op dinsdag 30 december 2003 10:41 schreef Herkauwer het volgende:

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Hij is lichamelijk kaal door een ziekte

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Op woensdag 31 augustus 2005 00:47 schreef Duiveltja het volgende:
Ik vind die leeftijdsplafond sowieso onzin. Als hij tot zijn 50ste capabel genoeg is om topwedstrijden te fluiten moet dat gewoon kunnen. Topscheidrechters zoals hij zijn dungezaaid.

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J-League plot Collina swoop

J-League chiefs are attempting to bring Italian referee Pierluigi Collina out of retirement.

Collina decided to quit the game last Monday after being told that he could not officiate in Serie A.

Although he was given special clearance to continue for one more year, after reaching the maximum age of 45, he courted controversy this summer.

That after signing a sponsorship deal with car manufacturers Opel – the same company who back Milan – which led to conflict of interest issues.

But Collina could now be offered the chance to resume his career in Japan’s national League.

"The level of J-League referees is not low but they tend to be criticised for their judgements," said J-League boss Masaru Suzuki.

"If Mr Collina blows the whistle, it will help the fans understand the authority of referees."

Collina has also been strongly linked with a move to the Premiership given the respect he still has in England.