Last Sunday, François Letexier decided to exclude Amine Harit after contact with Marquinhos during the Classic. A very severe decision and singled out by the vast majority of observers. Cyril Gringore and Nicolas Rainville, in charge of VAR, however, did not consider it necessary for the central referee to review the images.
This Sunday, Téléfoot obtained the exchanges between the two parties in the 20th minute of play. I see crampons at chest level. Now we check. If I was wrong, I will reconsider my decision. I'm just waiting for the check to finish “, Letexier first explained to Leonardo Balerdi on the lawn.
« Cyril for François. You have an impact at the beginning at the chest level », Announces Gringore to the central referee. The man in black therefore confirmed his decision: “ Is it really red Cyril? » asks Letexier. “ Yes it suits me » replies his assistant in the cabin. After the meeting, Cyril Gringore declared: “ We must not re-arbitrate for him. We let him arbitrate, make his decision. And we correct it if there is an obvious error. There, that was not the case. »
An explanation which once again illustrates the (very) limited role of VAR and the reluctance of referees to judge those who are seen as the “standard bearers” of French arbitration, such as François Letexier or Clément Turpin.
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