Mike Dean has broken his silence following calls for the Football Association to investigate him after he admitted to playing 'secret games' with other officials during his refereeing career.
Backlash over comments
The former referee, 58, has faced criticism after revealing that he and other officials used to take part in the informal competitions during competitive matches. The admission led to demands for the FA to look into the matter.
Dean's response
Dean has now issued a statement in response to the backlash, though the details of his response have not yet been fully disclosed. Further updates are expected as the story develops.
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