Instead, the referee and linesmen, all from Mexico, allowed the goal.

Does he think referees allow other players to abuse him unfairly?

Players must win a certain number of easier challenges before the referees will allow the player into the tougher ones.

At the beginning of a match the referee allows two trials, one from each side.

The judge realized her mistake, but the referee did not allow a change.

While this is still not permitted in a women's game some referees will allow limited body checking.

Play was rugged and the two referees allowed much contact without penalty.

If the non-offending team gains an advantage the referee can allow play to continue.

In football terms this was a one-two which the referee should not have allowed.

But is he worried that international referees might not allow him to play his physical, North American game?