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Reuters

A referee selected for the World Cup is being investigated by Saudi Arabian authorities, the nation’s football association has said.
Fahad Al-Mirdasi, one of 36 referees chosen by Fifa for Russia, was replaced by English official Mark Clattenberg for the King’s Cup final between Al-Ittihad and Al-Faisaly on Sunday.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on its Twitter account that Al-Mirdasi was under “administrative investigation” but did not specify the nature of the probe.
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Al-Mirdasi was selected for last year’s Confederations Cup in Russia, a warm-up for the June 14-July 15 World Cup.


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World Cup 2018 referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi under investigation by Saudi FA

Fahad Al Mirdasi is under investigation by Saudi authorities. Photo: AP

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Saudi official, one of 36 referees chosen by Fifa for Russia, was replaced for the King’s Cup final on Sunday amid ongoing probe


World Cup 2018 referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi under investigation by Saudi FA

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Saudi official, one of 36 referees chosen by Fifa for Russia, was replaced for the King’s Cup final on Sunday amid ongoing probe

Saudi official, one of 36 referees chosen by Fifa for Russia, was replaced for the King’s Cup final on Sunday amid ongoing probe