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However, the situation quickly took a turn.
Because FIFA announced they would continue to appoint Gandour to officiate the Korea-Japan Confederations Cup.
They showed complete disregard for Gandour's biased refereeing during the UEFA Cup.
It was as though... they actually appreciated Gandour's particular talents.
It was a perfect match, like when sleepyheads find a pillow, or when Ximen Qing found Pan Jinlian!
Barcelona fans wept with joy as they spread the news, "See? FIFA knows football! UEFA may not use Gandour, but FIFA will!"
Some Barcelona fans even stated, "A brilliant referee like Gandour should not only officiate the Confederations Cup but even the Korea-Japan World Cup!"
"Sporting Lisbon's appeal was utterly pointless. Deng Kai, this clown, jumped around so much and still couldn't prevent Gandour's rise to greater heights!"
