World Cup 2018: Referee denies asking Cristiano Ronaldo for shirt in Morocco game

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Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the tournament

World Cup referee Mark Geiger has "categorically" denied he asked for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt at half-time in the Morocco game.

Fifa said it "unequivocally" condemns the claim, reportedly made by Morocco's Nordin Amrabat after their 1-0 defeat.

Watford winger Amrabat said Ronaldo's team-mate Pepe told him of the request.

Fifa said Geiger "strongly refutes these claims", adding the American had "acted in a exemplary and professional manner".

Ronaldo scored the winner on Wednesday, as the European champions knocked Morocco out of the tournament.

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Speaking to Dutch TV, Amrabat reportedly said: "I do not know what [the referee] is used to, but he was very impressed by Cristiano Ronaldo.

"And I hear from Pepe that he asked in the first half if he should have his shirt."

Source: bbc.com

Source: bbc.com