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Monday, 19 June 2006 |
Harry Kewell charged by Fifa for insulting a referee
Harry Kewell could miss out on Australia's crucial Group F game against Croatia because he has been charged by Fifa with insulting referee Markus Merk.
Harry Kewell was reported for swearing at the German ref after the Socceroos' 2-0 defeat by Brazil.
Harry Kewell has until Tuesday to respond and the verdict will be announced before the final group game on Thursday.
Fifa communications director Markus Siegler explained: "Fifa have opened disciplinary procedures against Harry Kewell.
"It was reported in the referee's report that he insulted the referee several times."
Markus Merk awarded 25 free-kicks to Brazil while Australia had won only nine, but Harry Kewell later defended the referee and said his behaviour after the final whistle was in the "heat of the moment".
"You're frustrated, you're losing the game, every referee puts up with it," said Harry Kewell.
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