Who is France vs Spain referee? Viral sensation picked for World Cup semi-final
Ivan Barton has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of proceedings between France and Spain
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Ivan Barton has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of proceedings between France and Spain. Earlier at this World Cup, Barton made history as the first referee to send a player off for covering their mouth during a confrontation, dismissing Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron during their game against Turkey. Barton’s delivery of the line “after review, number 10, Paraguay, cover his mouth, decision is red card” has become an internet sensation, and he will be remembered long after the World Cup finishes this weekend.
Furthermore, But while the red card itself marked a moment in history, it was Barton’s animated delivery of the decision that drew attention and made him a household name among supporters.
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Ivan Barton has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of proceedings between France and Spain.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesEarlier at this World Cup, Barton made history as the first referee to send a player off for covering their mouth during a confrontation, dismissing Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron during their game against Turkey.
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Barton’s delivery of the line “after review, number 10, Paraguay, cover his mouth, decision is red card” has become an internet sensation, and he will be remembered long after the World Cup finishes this weekend.
according to Evening StandardBut while the red card itself marked a moment in history, it was Barton’s animated delivery of the decision that drew attention and made him a household name among supporters.
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