Mark Halsey alleged in 2016 that PGMOL pressured him to lie about witnessing an incident involving Steven Nzonzi to apply punitive measures retrospectively, highlighting systemic issues.
Halsey expressed his frustration, stating, 'I was under pressure to say I hadn't seen it. I was furious but no matter what industry you are in, you do what your bosses say.'
The PGMOL denied Halsey's claims, asserting that match officials report critical incidents directly to the FA, emphasizing no internal pressure to alter accounts.
The case of Robert Hoyzer, who rigged matches for a betting syndicate, illustrates the extreme measures some referees might take, including direct communication and financial incentives.
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