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Five refs to keep an eye on

Originally Published: May 23, 2010
By Ravi Ubha | Special to ESPN.com

We'll say it again: Referees don't have an easy job.

It's often difficult to get in the right spot to make a call, simply because there's so much space to cover, and without the benefit of a replay, decisions must be made in a split second.

Some referees can't stay out of the spotlight, and when they make news, it's almost always for the wrong reason. Bring back Pierluigi Collina -- the Italian widely regarded as the best of all time.

Five refs bound for the World Cup deserve ...

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