World Cup 2018: FIFA speaks on referee Geiger asking Ronaldo for his shirt
referee Mark Geiger asked Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo for his
shirt, during Wednesday's game between the sides.
Amrabat told Dutch TV after Morocco's 1-0 defeat by Portugal: "I do
not know what he (Geiger) is used to, but he was very impressed by
Cristiano Ronaldo, and I hear from Pepe that he asked in the first
half if he should have his shirt.
"What are we talking about? At the World Cup? It's not a circus here."
However, the world football governing body, on Thursday released a
statement, saying it "unequivocally condemns the allegations" and that
the American official "has acted in an exemplary and professional
manner".
The full statement reads: "It is with regret and disappointment that,
following Wednesday's Group B game between Portugal and Morocco, FIFA
has learnt of reports in the media concerning referee Mark Geiger.
"It has been claimed that Mr Geiger asked for the shirt of the captain
of Portugal during the half-time interval. Mr Geiger strongly refutes
these claims and categorically states such a request was not made.
"FIFA unequivocally condemns the allegations supposedly made by a
member of the Moroccan team.
"FIFA referees are under clear instructions with regard to their
behaviour and relationship with the teams at the World Cup and it can
be confirmed that Mr Geiger has acted in an exemplary and professional
manner as an appointed match official.
"FIFA would like to remind teams of their duty to respect all
principles of fair play."
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