Expert: Marciniak was spared at World Cup because something big is being planned for him

Refereeing expert Rafał Rostkowski of TVP Sport believes Szymon Marciniak was deliberately kept in reserve during the World Cup. In Rostkowski's view, something significant is being planned for the Polish referee — such as a major final or top appointment. He noted that the tournament was marked by numerous refereeing errors and scandals, making Marciniak's absence from key matches all the more notable.

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