@Shadrack_SNBMO@MirrorFootball@CrossyDailyStar That’s inaccurate. IFAB Law 12 requires covering the mouth “when communicating with an opponent in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory manner.”
Cucurella was not communicating in a provocative or inflammatory manner, and VAR confirmed no red card offense occurred.
🗣️"His self-respect and dignity was diminished. Quite frankly, it was pitiful to witness."
Lionel Messi's petulant and shameful World Cup final moment pours shame on his legacy
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Argentina branded 'classless' after turning backs on Spain World Cup trophy presentation
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@PaulDav56857059 Yes and no. Although he didn’t “fight” he did participate in the Falkland banner against England and then this. Not kicking and punching is the minimum amount of self restraint one can have so it’s hard for me to give him credit there instagram.com/reel/DbABb-1sM…
@crossfitz_ Not even one touch in Spain’s penalty area in the full 120 minutes. Incredibly embarrassing statistic. However one of the few Argentinians to show some dignity at the end of the game so some credit to him for that
Lo de la @Argentina (@AFA) es la definición de antifútbol y mal perder. No supieron ganar en el campo y han demostrado una falta de dignidad absoluta fuera de él. Dar la espalda y negar el aplauso a la @SEFutbol es una actitud marrullera, tosca e inaceptable para profesionales.
Tus lágrimas son las nuestras, Capitán 👑🇦🇷
Nos diste las alegrías más grandes de nuestras vidas. Gracias por la entrega, por la magia y por dar la vida hasta el último segundo 🙌
¡Te amamos para siempre, Leo! 🩵🤍
Before #FIFA start pumping the propaganda tonight and telling us all how amazing this #WorldCup has been, let’s remember they oversaw:
- highest ticket prices ever and took a cut from resale sites.
- did nothing about Somalian referee and dozens of staff who were banned from entering the US for no legitimate reason.
- stood by as Iran were forced to train outside the US and travel in on match days.
- overturned red cards after phone calls with the president.
- Americanised the beautiful game with hydration (TV) breaks and 25 mins half time in the final
- guided Argentina through the tournament with less travel, VAR support and blatantly turning a blind due to their aggression and foul play.
@sopitas Los futbolistas argentinos cuando ganan se burlan del oponente hasta el cansancio y cuando pierden lloran como niñas y/o buscan pelear con el contrario. Les resulta imposible lidiar con la frustración, son muy brutos.
@tancredipalmeri It really is not what football is about. I’ve never been more incensed by a team in my life. Their attitude throughout the tournament and all the little advantages have been death by a thousand papercuts for football.
@crossfitz_@TeleFootball@England Thanks, already have it. Embarresing game, first time in life I didn’t want them to equalize as it was not deserved.
But nice to see I’m still in your mind, love 🩷
🇦🇷🏴 The 31 dirty tricks Argentina unleashed on England during their World Cup semi-final
11' Fernández fouls Anderson, no booking
11' Morgan Rogers deliberately tripped
16' Gordon brought down by Simeone, receives a patronising tap on the head
@ESPNFC It was accidental. He was facing away from Otanendi while Otanendi was pushing into him. Merino is visibly following the ball and not doing something to obstruct a player. Did this go to the VAR? It looked like the ref made the call.