FIFA denies referees told to avoid yellow cards


RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - FIFA has rejected a German newspaper allegation that World Cup referees have been instructed to hold off from showing yellow cards to players.

Tabloid newspaper Bild reported on Monday that there was a "secret arrangement" to limit the number of cards and referees who did not adhere to the accord would not be selected for further games at the tournament.

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