Lionel Messi has always carried the persona of a composed footballer on and off the field. Netherlands vs Argentina was Lahoz’s fifth game in a World Cup after the two he officiated in the 2018 Russia World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images He was assisted by compatriots Pau Cebrian Devis and Roberto Diaz Perez Del Palomar on the pitch, …
The referee who at the center of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Argentina last Friday was sent home by FIFA, according to multiple sports news outlets. Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz was in charge of the match, but did not make the selection of the final 12 chosen to stay in Qatar through the final. FIFA cannot …
