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Referees Add More Time in Second Half | Cork News
Referees are secretly clocking extra time in the second half—nearly 200 seconds more on average across World Cup and Euros matches—with close games seeing even more added time. New research from University College Cork reveals referees may be subtly favoring the second half, defying official rules meant to ensure consistency. The study, published in the Journal of Sports Economics, explores how pressure, crowd energy, and time-wasting are reshaping the game—and whether bias is creeping into officiating. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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