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FIFA Council criticizes Embolo expulsion
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) clarified that Switzerland's protests regarding the expulsion of their forward Briel Embolo during the World Cup match against Argentina are unfounded. The review decision made through Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was incorrect because the "incorrect identity" clause was misapplied. If an error occurs, it should be limited to correcting the identity of the player who was shown the card, not altering the original foul or its outcome. Such a correction could influence the course of the game and led to Embolo's ejection, which he did not deserve as a second yellow card. Currently, there is a review of the VAR protocol underway to address similar cases, with IFAB aiming to update the rules to enhance the accuracy of refereeing decisions in the future.
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