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The slowing of the game (it's gonna be negligible) would be offset by the ability to get a definitive decision.
I don't think it'd be like an american football challenge either. The only people with referral power should be the ref (with linesmen & 4th officials able to recommend it). If you have the opportunity to get things right I don't see why you wouldn't. Especially in a game like football where most of the shouting/aggro comes from players arguing with the ref.
Like I said, it should only be for penalty decisions and goal-line stuff which can change a game. Then to stop simulation and diving give someone the power to fine people after a game (doesn't have to be much, just something to know they're being watched).
I'd like to see an open system with refs admitting they were wrong but I don't think it works.