Charlton: Stop rounding on referees

BOBBY CHARLTON wants FIFA to act in an effort to stop the game being marred by ugly scenes of players rounding on referees.

England and Manchester United legend Charlton believes players should be punished with red and yellow cards if they confront or touch referees.

And he says the England and West Germany heroes of the 1966 World Cup final are a shining example of mutual respect between players in the face of controversy.

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