[kevkrom]

I think part of what turns American fans off of soccer/football is what I like to term "pussy officiating". In the offensive end, players are called for the slightest touch foul -- on defense, they can almost get away with murder before being whistled. The disparity grows proportionally to the nearness of the respective goal lines.

FIFA referees officiate games as if they are frightened of being blamed for any goal. Therefore they do everything in their power to limit scoring opportunities, which always makes them seem biased against the more attacking side.

[dfwgator]

on defense, they can almost get away with murder before being whistled.

Sounds a lot like the NBA, especially if your name is Shaquille O'Neal.

[Eurotwit]

I agree.

I am very conservative when it comes to rule changes in soccer, but I think the time might have come for some sort of video refereeing for decisive situations, like penalties and red cards.

It would be more fair, and would take a lot of pressure of the referees.

Saudi Arabia playing at the moment. The Saudi Sheiks cannot be too happy :-P