The little things annoyed the Konkar defender.
Pepe often talked to the referee during the game. PDO
Long-time defender of the Portuguese national team Pepe did not melt after the defeat against Morocco the line of referees in the interview after the game. The jury of the match had a strong representation from Argentina.
– It is not acceptable that the Argentinian judge was judging today after Messi’s complaint yesterday, Pepe complained.
Pepe pointed Lionel Messi’s to referee criticism, which colored the quarter-final game between Argentina and the Netherlands.
– After this, they can give the championship to Argentina.
The 39-year-old was not satisfied with the petty fouls of the Moroccan players. In Pepe’s opinion, there was “something strange” in the referee’s line.
– I’m angry because they didn’t let us play, Pepe said of The Athletic by.
According to Pepe, not enough warnings were given. There were four yellow cards in the entire match.
Referee of the match Facundo Tello gave Morocco in extra time For Walid Cheddira two warnings, after which Portugal was able to play the last minutes with man advantage.
Fifa rules prohibit players from criticizing referees. Historically, Morocco redeemed its ticket to the semi-finals with numbers 1–0.