France manager Didier Deschamps questioned referee Iván Barton's suitability for a World Cup semi-final after Les Bleus' 2-0 defeat to Spain. While criticising the officiating, including the controversial penalty awarded to Lamine Yamal, Deschamps admitted Spain deserved victory and were technically superior. The loss ended his 14-year reign as France coach and their World Cup hopes.
'I don't want to be a sore loser but': France manager questions if referee was good enough for World Cup semi-final
Times of India - 15 Jul 2026 06:46
France manager Didier Deschamps questioned referee Iván Barton's suitability for a World Cup semi-final after Les Bleus' 2-0 defeat to Spain. While criticising the officiating, including the controversial penalty awarded to Lamine Yamal, Deschamps admitted Spain deserved victory and were technically superior. The loss ended his 14-year reign as France coach and their World Cup hopes.
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