The third weekend in August was one like no other. It had the World Cup final, more Premier League games and, of course, the return of Serie A football - featuring a handful of sumptuous goals.
 
But what's a weekend of football without questionable refereeing calls? That they're coming early in the season, should fans be worried?

The third weekend in August was one like no other. It had the World Cup final, more Premier League games and, of course, the return of Serie A football - featuring a handful of sumptuous goals. But what's a weekend of football without questionable refereeing calls? That they're coming early in the season, should fans be worried?

Ep. 221: Serie A Returns and (the Uncomfortable) Early Referee Apologies

Starting conversations around the hottest (or often ignored) topics in football. If you're looking for robust discussions around football ecosystems, the history of the sport, football marketing as well as in-depth tactical analysis, then you've come to the right place.

Follow the exciting conversations as Rotimi Daramola talks to fans, journalists, policy shapers and decision makers in the beautiful game of football. Follow and subscribe to this feed so you don't miss an episode.

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Starting conversations around the hottest (or often ignored) topics in football. If you're looking for robust discussions around football ecosystems, the history of the sport, football marketing as well as in-depth tactical analysis, then you've come to the right place. Follow the exciting conversations as Rotimi Daramola talks to fans, journalists, policy shapers and decision makers in the beautiful game of football. Follow and subscribe to this feed so you don't miss an episode.

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Ep. 221: Serie A Returns and (the Uncomfortable) Early Referee Apologies

Ep. 221: Serie A Returns and (the Uncomfortable) Early Referee Apologies