‘When Son Heung-min Was Playing’: Referee’s ‘Mini-Game’ Claims Trigger Match-Fixing Accusations
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- Former Premier League referee Mike Dean reportedly said he played personal “mini-games” during matches, including going up to 25 minutes without blowing his whistle.
- Fans called for an official investigation, while senior English refereeing officials questioned Dean’s claims.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has reportedly claimed that he sometimes played his own “mini-game” during matches, including trying to remain in the center circle or avoid blowing his whistle for as long as 25 minutes.
The remarks triggered a strong reaction from fans, who demanded an official investigation and questioned whether such conduct could amount to match manipulation.
The Daily Mail reported that senior figures in English refereeing had raised doubts about Dean’s claims. The comments were made in connection with the period when Son Heung-min was playing in the Premier League, according to the headline.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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