Barton's dismissal of Paraguay's Miguel Almiron for covering his mouth made him a household name at the tournament
Referee Ivan Barton to officiate France-Spain World Cup semifinal after historic red card
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Nice terror attack, expressing solidarity with victims and urging tolerance. Meanwhile, at the ongoing World Cup, Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton has been appointed to officiate the semifinal between France and Spain. Barton gained fame for issuing a historic red card to Paraguay's Miguel Almiron for covering his mouth during a confrontation, with his animated delivery of the decision becoming an internet sensation.
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Earlier at this edition, 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.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIvan Barton has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of proceedings between France and Spain.
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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.
according to Evening StandardThe Salvadoran official has earned a prestige appointment for the mouthwatering meeting of European heavyweights as the first place in the final is settled.
according to The Independent"This act was all the more serious because it was cowardly intended to undermine the values of the French Republic, on the occasion of your national holiday.
according to ANSA +1"In sympathetic remembrance of the victims of the Nice attack, I hope that the memory of that painful event will strengthen our shared commitment to ensuring that tolerance and peaceful coexistence between peoples always prevail over hatred and the rejection of others.
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Earlier at this edition, Barton made history as the first referee to send a player off for covering their mouth during a confrontation,…
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