World Cup * Support iranian.com * FAQ * Write for Iranian.com * Editorial policy >>> NEXT AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi Pele, who led Brazil to three world titles, in 1958, 1962 and 1970, laughs during a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo Friday, June 21, 2002. "The level of referees is very poor, very low, " the 61-year-old Brazilian soccer great said about the World Cup. "The referee is an important part of the game. He cannot make easy mistakes. FIFA should work hard on that because they spoil the game." >>> NEXT Civil war Photo essay: World Cup June 21, 2002 The Iranian Comment for The Iranian letters section RELATED Just another soccer widow I had no intention of being replaced by a game of football By Parissa Sohie Do people play football? Of course not! By Alidad Vassigh Nothing to lose Hoping this Cup will be that of the Third World and the underdog By Assal Badrkhani SECTIONS * Recent * Covers * Writers * All sections

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