The match between OL and Reims, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was marked by controversial refereeing decisions. Stéphanie Frappart, the referee of the match, came under criticism, notably from John Textor, the owner of OL, who expressed his dissatisfaction on social networks.
After a promising first half, the Lyonnais seemed to lack energy in the second half. Coach Pierre Sage noted this lack of desire. Despite the missed chances, the players could have taken the lead if the referee had awarded a penalty.
Daniel Congrémember of the Lyon management, underlined the importance of the arbitration decision concerning an action involving Malick Fofana. Another situation involving Alexandre Lacazette also fueled discussions. These two cases sparked a lively debate around arbitration.
John Textor took to social media to express his disagreement with the arbitration. He shared an image showing, according to him, a foul on Fofana, saying: “Contact on the left leg with pushing force and disruption of the trajectory. Valid penalty not whistled. » Although quickly deleted, his publication was captured by Internet users.
Lacazette, for his part, chose not to comment on these incidents. Textor's reaction has reignited the debate on the effectiveness of video refereeing. Some see his criticism as justified, while others think it fuels unnecessary controversy.
Regardless, these refereeing decisions left a bitter taste for OL, who believe that the match could have taken a different turn if they had been in their favor. This situation has revived discussions on refereeing in French football.
