Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at this summer's World Cup.
Embolo, booked in the first half, was sent off after 72 minutes of his country's quarter-final defeat by Argentina following a second yellow card for simulation.
The caution was initially handed to Argentina's Leandro Paredes for what at first appeared a clumsy challenge, until the video ***** istant referee (VAR) intervened to send referee Joao Pinheiro to the monitor.
On review, the official deemed Embolo to have dived.
The Switzerland forward was distraught to be shown a red card with his side having levelled against the defending world champions just five minutes earlier.
Embolo, booked in the first half, was sent off after 72 minutes of his country's quarter-final defeat by Argentina following a second yellow card for simulation.
The caution was initially handed to Argentina's Leandro Paredes for what at first appeared a clumsy challenge, until the video ***** istant referee (VAR) intervened to send referee Joao Pinheiro to the monitor.
On review, the official deemed Embolo to have dived.
The Switzerland forward was distraught to be shown a red card with his side having levelled against the defending world champions just five minutes earlier.
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