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Argentina admits error in expulsion case
An official statement has been released by the International Football Association (IFAB) confirming that the decision to send off Swiss national team forward Breel Embolo during the quarter-final match of the World Cup against Argentina was incorrect. The referee indicated that the red card issued following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review was a mistake, as it was based on an error in identifying the player, representing an improper use of the "Incorrect Identity" protocol. The authority clarified that this protocol is not used to modify decisions related to fouls or violations, but solely to rectify the identity of the offending player. This wrongful ejection affected the course of the match, which Argentina ultimately won 3-1 after extra time. The decision also sparked widespread controversy and criticism, including from Egypt's national team, regarding the impartiality of refereeing. It coincided with ongoing reviews of the VAR protocol, with some organizations such as the European Union applauding the clarifications, emphasizing the importance of reducing review times and ensuring more precise application of VAR in the future.
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