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Portuguese referee Luís Godinho sparked debate by posting a portion of Liverpool's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' on social media hours after explosive audios from Pedro Proença, a prominent refereeing figure, were leaked online. The audios reportedly discuss national refereeing and discipline issues. An internet user questioned the timing of Godinho's post, to which he replied 'This is the moment!' The article also covers related refereeing controversies, including FIFA's denial of VAR errors in a mistaken identity case at the 2026 World Cup involving referee João Pinheiro, and IFAB's clarification on the rule. Liga Portugal has declined to comment on the Proença audios, referring to its known position.
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Internaut Questions Timing of Publication; Luís Godinho Responds: "This Is the Moment!"
The referee shared a post featuring a portion of Liverpool's anthem hours after the release of controversial audio recordings by Pedro Proença.
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- Refereeing and... Liverpool's anthem: Luís Godinho's publication after Proença's audios
- Listen here to Pedro Proença's explosive audios about national refereeing
- Pedro Proença's explosive audios leak on the Internet: refereeing and discipline in question
- Liga Portugal refuses to comment on Pedro Proença's audio and refers to already known position
FIFA Denies Refereeing and VAR Errors in Mistaken Identity Rule at 2026 World Cup
Following the circular issued by the International Board, the body that governs the Laws of the Game.
Related coverage:
- Mistaken identity was misapplied at the 2026 World Cup: IFAB clarifies rule used by João Pinheiro
Refereeing and... Liverpool's Anthem: Luís Godinho's Publication After Proença's Audios
The Portuguese referee quoted part of "You'll Never Walk Alone" with a reference to refereeing.
Related coverage:
- Pedro Proença's explosive audios leak on the Internet: refereeing and discipline in question
- Liga Portugal refuses to comment on Pedro Proença's audio and refers to already known position
- Internaut questions timing of publication and Luís Godinho responds: "This is the moment!"
- One of Proença's audios was recorded in a meeting with Benfica: who was present and what was the purpose of the disclosure?
"We Do Not Consider It Was an Error by the Referee or VAR": FIFA Clears João Pinheiro
In the controversial mistaken identity case in Argentina-Switzerland involving Breel Embolo, who ended up being sent off for accumulation of yellow cards.
Related coverage:
- João Pinheiro and the tense moment at the World Cup: "What happened with Messi happened with other players"
- Mistaken identity was misapplied at the 2026 World Cup: IFAB clarifies rule used by João Pinheiro
- Former referees consider that João Pinheiro "dignified" Portugal at the 2026 World Cup
- VAR called João Pinheiro and Embolo ended up sent off: "Identity swap was extended"
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Portuguese Referee Luís Godinho Posts Liverpool Anthem After Controversial Audio Leak