A French referee has finally spoken publicly about the controversial incident involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestiani.
The referee admitted the moment created major tension during the match and explained that the situation escalated very quickly on the pitch.
According to his statement, the decision-making process was based on what the officiating team saw in real time, while also considering communication with VAR.
The incident sparked heavy debate among fans, with many believing stronger punishment should have been given, while others defended the referee’s handling of the situation.
The official insisted the calls were made according to the information available during the match and denied any bias in the decision.
