Football is not just a game, it's a passion that unites people and countries. It becomes a matter of national pride, and for us in Croatia, it's a representation of our indomitable spirit and love for the sport. Recently, this spirit was dampened by a grave injustice during the World Cup qualifications – an injustice that saw Portugal unjustly advance at Croatia's expense due to biased refereeing.

During the match, several questionable decisions were made by the officials that undeniably influenced the outcome. From overlooked fouls to questionable penalty calls, it was clear to everyone watching that the playing field was anything but level. Croatia's players, who have worked tirelessly to earn their rightful place, were robbed of the opportunity to compete at the pinnacle of international football due to unfair officiating.

“We respectfully urge FIFA to review the match with fairness and transparency. If the review identifies significant officiating errors that affected the outcome, we ask FIFA to take any action available under its regulations. We believe that transparency and accountability help maintain trust in football and its governing bodies. We invite football fans and supporters of fair play to sign this petition and support an independent review of the match.”