Argentina vs. France: Referee Marciniak Responds to Criticism
During the Argentina vs. France match in the 2022 World Cup final, referee Szymon Marciniak came under heavy scrutiny for his decisions on the field. The French side claimed that the second goal by Lionel Messi should not have been allowed due to the invasion of several Argentine substitute players before the play. In response, the referee firmly defended himself in an unexpected manner.
Almost a week after the final, the complaints from the French side continue. Therefore, the head referee decided to respond to all their harsh critics. “What impact did the players who got up and entered the field have? To disallow it, it should have affected the game,” he stated on TVP Sport.
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The referee also pointed out “The French did not mention the photo where we can see that there were seven French players on the field when Mbappé scored,” while showing an image that revealed the invasion by the substitute players from the French team.
Collina Applauds Marciniak's Refereeing
The head of FIFA's refereeing committee, Pierluigi Collina, one of the most respected referees, showered praise on Szymon Marciniak for his performance in the 2022 World Cup final. “He is stronger than technology, making incredibly precise and good decisions.” The World Cup final may be over, but the complaints are still causing a stir.