Michael Oliver forced to pull out of World Cup clash just 48 hours before kick-off as Fifa release statement

Michael Oliver forced to pull out of World Cup clash just 48 hours before kick-off as Fifa release statement

PREM referee Michael Oliver will miss his first match of the World Cup through injury. The experienced official has been replaced for Ivory Coast's group stage clash with Ecuador in Philadelphia. A statement from Fifa says: "Appointment change: Due to a minor injury, referee Michael Oliver (ENG) has been replaced by Francois Letexier (FRA). "Oliver...

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