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PIERLUIGI COLLINA will not referee at the 2006 World Cup after FIFA confirmed that it will not change the upper age limit for international referees.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005 - 01:00

The Italian official, who turned 45 in February, will take charge of his last game on June 25 when Serie B club Vicenza host Triestina in the return leg of a promotion play-off.

“We have to respect the rules,” said Volker Roth, president of FIFA’s referee commission.

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Courts Soccer Person: Volker Roth Person: Collina Event: 2006 World Cup Organisation: Collina PIERLUIGI COLLINA Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Serie B Organisation: Vicenza Organisation: Triestina

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