As a top-class FIFA and Barclays Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg is no stranger to controversy.
He is one of the new breed of celebrity officials, always happy to be the centre of attention in a world of glitz and glamour.
Even as he was warming up at Stamford Bridge before Sunday’s explosive game, he was aware that he was the centre of attention.
See the whole story here, from the Daily Mail.
Kicking Back Comments: At 37, Clattenburg, while reported as a smug son of a gun, is also one of the very best in the world right now and would seem to be on the precipice for an appointment toBrazil. These current allegations of racism may act toward sinking his ship regardless if they are true or not.
What stinks, is this would seem to be a no win for him. If he did it, he's out, and should be for such behavior. If he didn't, he may be out just with the taint of such an issue.
This one chaps me the wrong way and serves as a reminder just how fragile reputation is at the highest levels.
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