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AFC Nominations Criticized and Portuguese Refereeing Controversy

Golazo Newsroom · Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:01

AFC Nominations Criticized and Portuguese Refereeing Controversy
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  • European journalist Romain Molina has criticized the AFC regarding FAM award nominations.
  • Luciano Gonçalves refuses to step down as president of the Arbitration Council.
  • The refusal follows controversies surrounding referee appointments last season.

European investigative journalist Romain Molina has publicly criticized the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The criticism centers on the AFC's decision to nominate the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for an award.

In Portugal, Luciano Gonçalves has declined to resign from his position as president of the Arbitration Council. According to reports from CMTV, this decision comes in the wake of controversies concerning alleged collusion in referee appointments during the final stages of the previous season.

Data source: CNN Indonesia, Record

Updated Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:01

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