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Why Byron Moreno became known as the ‘worst soccer referee ever’

June 12, 2014Sports

Byron Moreno used to be a World Cup soccer referee. Now the Ecuadorian — a notorious ex-con — is known as the worst referee ever.Byron Moreno used to be a World Cup soccer referee. Now the Ecuadorian — a notorious ex-con — is known as the worst referee ever.

FIFA referee shows a red card during a 2014 World Cup qualifying match between Ecuador and Colombia

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