Lip reader reveals Messi's scheme to remove Koulibaly
The article details the exchange between Lionel Messi and Marc Kokeira during the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain, following Enzo Fernandez's ejection. Messi tried to persuade the referee not to issue a red card to Kokeira, accusing him of covering his mouth while speaking—a behavior that could warrant a send-off according to the rules. A lip-reading analysis revealed that Kokeira asked Messi, "Are you okay?" while Messi requested the referee to review the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to confirm the mistake. Ultimately, the decision was made by the referee not to send off Kokeira. The details highlight the tension and Messi's efforts to defend his teammate amid debates over the validity of the referee's decisions at a crucial moment in the match.
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