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Switzerland Rage over 'Disastrous' Embolo Red Card Controversy, but Refuse to Revive 'Argentina Favoured' Claims
A VAR review changed Breel Embolo’s yellow card to a red, and Argentina scored in extra time after Switzerland were reduced to 10 men.
- On Saturday, Argentina advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal in the 112th minute.
- Referee Joao Pinheiro dismissed Embolo for simulation after a 70th-minute VAR review, overturning a yellow card for Leandro Paredes and shifting momentum decisively toward Argentina.
- Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called the red card rule 'completely unacceptable,' stating, 'It is very painful that we are eliminated that way,' and arguing the decision destroyed the game.
- Alexis Mac Allister scored from a Lionel Messi corner in the 10th minute, breaking through Switzerland's defensive wall after the red card provided Argentina crucial numerical advantage.
- Argentina will renew their storied World Cup history with England in Atlanta on Wednesday for the semi-final, facing their historic football rival in a highly anticipated matchup.
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·Vilnius, Lithuania
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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