World Cup Final Referee Breaks His Silence: This Is How Messi Behaved with Me
The Slovenian referee cited professionalism and VAR assistance for his performance, while FIFA charged Argentina and three individuals following post-match disorder.
- One week after refereeing the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic announced his definitive retirement from international officiating, describing the assignment as the most momentous match of his career.
- Managing the World Cup final required balancing player emotions with precise decision-making, Vincic explained, noting that each match has its own story and cannot be fully prepared for in advance.
- Addressing concerns about his communication with Lionel Messi, Vincic denied any friction with the Albiceleste captain, stating "I'll leave that conversation on the pitch, but I can say that Messi behaved in a sportsmanlike manner."
- Defending video refereeing technology, Vincic stated that "at least 90 percent of things have been positive since VAR was introduced," emphasizing his strategy successfully avoided post-match controversy.
- Argentina faces FIFA disciplinary charges for a brawl following their defeat to Spain, with midfielder Leandro Paredes, defender Nahuel Molina, and coach Roberto Ayala charged for their involvement in the post-match incident.
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The Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who led the final of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina, announced his withdrawal and has granted his first interview after communicating the end of his career. It has been in the Slovenian medium Sport. Vincic refers to the conversation he had with Messi during the match. "I will leave that conversation on the pitch. But I can say that Messi behaved with sportsmanship", assures the collegiate. In…
The 2026 World Cup closed high with Spain’s victory in the final over Argentina thanks to Ferran Torres’ goal in 106. One of the protagonists of that match was the referee, Slavko Vincic, who has received several criticisms for his performance. The Slovenian collegiate, who recently announced his ... Continue reading "Slavko Vincic, referee of the World Cup final, reveals his conversation with Messi: «He behaved with sport»"
The Slovenian Slavko Vincic, who recently announced his retirement from the referato, gave his impressions to the press of his country only days after the match in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, has spoken for the first time about the events surrounding the big match. Vincic announced his retirement from football after the controversial final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after two extra periods, in a duel that was accompanied by much controversy. In an interview with the Slovenian newspaper Sport, the referee was also asked ab…
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