Antonio Mateu Lahoz is a name that has attracted the world’s attention after taking charge of the match between the Netherlands and Argentina in the round of 16 of the World Cup. In the confrontation that day, this black king drew 18 yellow cards 1 red card.
His decisions angered members of the Netherlands and Argentina. FIFA then immediately made a decision to ‘hang the whistle’ on this referee.
Recently, Lahoz created a stir in La Liga when he hosted Barca’s reception for Espanyol at the Nou Camp. Accordingly, Lahoz drew 15 yellow cards, 3 red cards (1 red card was withdrawn after consulting VAR).. This is a La Liga record.
Lahoz shows the habit of drawing cards again.
On the Barca side, 7 people were booked including Pedri, Fati, Torres, Gavi, Raphinha, Alba (2 yellow cards) and coach Xavi Hernandez. It is easy to understand why when Xavi was less impressed with the referee’s way of managing the match. The Spanish leader criticized Lahoz for losing control of the game.
Frenkie de Jong did not receive a penalty, but he was a participant in Lahoz’s last 2 scandalous matches. De Jong seems to be obsessed with this referee after witnessing first-hand what happened in the Netherlands – Argentina and Barca – Espanyol matches.
Lu Feng | 11:36 01/01/2023
