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Saudi and Kuwait dispute over arbitration for free match access
The article discusses Portuguese referee João Pinheiro's management of the Saudi Arabia vs. Kuwait match in the 27th Gulf Cup in Jeddah, despite his participation in the 2026 World Cup and the controversy he sparked with Argentina's star Lionel Messi during the Argentina versus Switzerland match. The text clarifies that he works as a lawyer alongside refereeing matches, and that his beginnings were driven by a desire to attend games for free; he continued refereeing out of his love for football. The article highlights that Pinheiro officiated three matches in the World Cup and was involved in a debate with Messi during the quarter-final encounter, where he emphasized that discussions with players are normal but become controversial when it involves Messi—especially after his incorrect ejection via Video Assistant Referee (VAR), according to FIFA.
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