Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Suspended Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi makes World Cup shortlist
Despite being
suspended from the Nations Cup for his performance, Tunisian referee Slim
Jdidi made FIFA’s World Cup shortlist.
The Confederation
of African Football sanctioned Jdidi for his conducts in the semi-finals
specifically in the game between Ghana and Burkina Faso. In the very
controversial game, Jdidi ruled out a legitimate looking goal as well as
dismissed a strong penalty claim for the Burkinabe while handing a suspicious
spot-kick to opponents Ghana at Nelspruit. The Tunisian referee also sent off
Burkina Faso’s Jonathan Pitropia, however, CAF overturned his decision quickly
allowing Pitropia to represent his country in the finals which they lost to
Nigeria.
Ever since the
incident in the last Nations Cup, Jdidi has not been used for any international
assignments.
However, FIFA has invited
the 42-year-old referee along with six other potential World Cup referees from
Africa, to attend a seminar in Casablanca from 27-30 April, the latest in a
series of training camps, seminars and tests for those being considered to officiate
in Brazil next year.
A total of 52 referees,
each with their own designated pair of assistants have been shortlisted for the
World Cup. The list will be cut to 30 for next year's finals in Brazil.
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