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  "path": "/global/world-news/2026/04/09/champions-league-barcelona/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-09T21:32:21.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Champions League football quarter-final between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid at the Camp Nou, which ended in a 2-0 victory for Atlético, sparked widespread controversy over European refereeing, due to decisions made by Romanian referee Ștefan Covaci at crucial moments. The most controversial incident occurred in the 54th minute, when an Atlético player handled the […]\n\nBy Alaa Shamali",
  "title": "Controversial refereeing in the Champions League rears its head"
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