You Can't Do That, Man
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Claims of FIFA rigging the World Cup in favor of Argentina, including biased VAR decisions and referee assignments, are dismissed as conspiracy theories without substantial evidence.
- Switzerland's Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation after a dive intended to draw a foul on Argentina, a decision upheld by VAR consistent with tournament rules.
- Argentina's path to the semifinals has been aided more by opponents' failures than by unfair advantages, with their performances often underwhelming, including a poor showing by Lionel Messi in the quarter-final against Switzerland.
- Julián Alvarez scored a decisive late goal for Argentina, highlighting the team's talent and ability to win despite not dominating matches consistently.
- Argentina advances to the semifinals, two wins away from defending their World Cup title, amid recognition that their journey has involved tight margins rather than easy victories.
