Koreans' message to Messi at 2026 World Cup
The article discusses a controversial incident during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. In the 90+4th minute, Argentine player Enzo Fernández was sent off after a harsh tackle on a Spanish defender. Lionel Messi asked the referee to review the play using the video assistant referee (VAR) system, citing available evidence of a potential infringement under the "Pustian" law. A well-known lip-reading expert revealed that the Spanish full-back Kokeira asked Messi, "Messi, are you okay?" while Messi tried to press the referee to conduct a review. However, there was no definitive confirmation regarding the authenticity of the exchange. The incident sparked a legal and technical debate over the use of video technology and its impact on the game, which ultimately ended with Spain winning its second title against Argentina.
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