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Seems weird to compare soccer officiating to football, or coaching conduct.

Officials in soccer have way more impact on the game than football refs. Rules in American football are way more black and white.....where in soccer its a lot more subjective.

Referees therefore, in soccer, are more a part of the game and therefore more inclined to draw the wrath of a coach, than in football.



I respectfully disagree to this. I've been on both sides of pass interference, holding, and block in the back calls (or no calls) to know better. I wouldn't say which one is more difficult to officiate, but I do think you have more people involved during a football play than soccer which might increase the opportunity for made/missed fouls.

Slightly off topic, but just contributing