Polygraph tests are a national obsession in Ukraine - and they have now made their way into the world of refereeing
A solitary bead of sweat meanders down referee Tony Harrington’s forehead. He cautiously breathes in, holds, then quietly exhales in silence, nervously awaiting the question. “Tony… last weekend in the last minute… bit of a weird decision… are you secretly a fan?”. Advertisement Harrington pauses, then attempts to answer as confidently as possible: “No.” The needle on the polygraph flickers from side to side. Harrington wipes his brow. This is not what he became a referee for.
” Monzul now has a senior role in this setup The frequency of these polygraph tests and the questions that are asked during them are shrouded in secrecy. The Ukrainian FA told The Athletic that if specific details about the process were released, it could negatively affect the process. Reports in Ukraine suggest several referees have already taken tests and all passed. Assistant referees and referee observers are also being tested, it has been claimed.
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