The media focus for the trial was unusually intense and aroused Causation accusations of sensationalism , while the trial itself was criticised Judgment_communication for being unprofessional and biased .

The match Competition saw a series of unprofessional fouls Body_movement that were overlooked Judgment_communication by referee Mike Riley , such as Rio Ferdinand on Freddie Ljungberg in the 19th minute and striker Ruud van Nistelrooy 's studs-up challenge Competition on Ashley Cole .