The scandal broke after transcripts of former Juve general manager Luciano Moggi telling the head of Italy's refereeing commision what officials he wanted appointed to specific games were published in the Italian media.

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Masters wouldn't say how many potential sponsors the Premier League, which handles commercial duties on behalf of England's refereeing body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, was currently talking to.

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Officials who make mistakes often miss out on refereeing a Premier League match the following weekend.

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