- 5d ago
IFAB: VAR wrong to send off Switzerland's Embolo in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
The IFAB circular states the mistaken identity rule cannot be used to change the nature of an offence, meaning Breel Embolo's second yellow for simulation against Argentina on July 12 should not have been applied, ruling Switzerland's elimination in extra time was shaped by an officiating mistake.
- Jul 21
Breel Embolo ends his silence ten days after the World Cup quarterfinal red card that sank Switzerland against Argentina
The Swiss striker posted an emotional message on Instagram late on 20 July, admitting he still has 'no words' for the disappointment of his 72nd-minute sending-off.
