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Blown Calls That Changed Championship Histories Forever
A referee's momentary lapse in judgment or misinterpretation of rules has repeatedly altered championship trajectories, creating permanent asterisks on otherwise legitimate victories and spawning decades of fan resentment. We examine the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals when Brett Hull's skate was clearly in the crease but the goal counted anyway, the 2002 FIFA World Cup when South Korean advances were aided by egregiously incorrect officiating that changed tournament momentum, and the 2012 Super Bowl where a blatant pass interference call was missed in the final seconds, costing the New Orleans…
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