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Switzerland reacts with anger over VAR decision after Empoli player sent off against Argentina
Switzerland expressed their discontent after their forward Bélail Embolo was sent off in the quarter-final match of the 2026 World Cup in Qatar against Argentina. Their player, Fabian Rieder, described the decision as "catastrophic." It was revealed that Portuguese referee João Pinheiro awarded Embolo a red card after a video review, despite footage showing his simulation, which sparked widespread criticism and reservations about the referee's decision. Rieder stated that the referee made a serious mistake, while Switzerland's coach, Murad Yakin, expressed his surprise at the yellow card decision, affirming that the team fought hard despite being a man down.
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