Mateu Lahoz will not be officiating any of the remaining games at the World Cup as he 'heads home from Qatar', according to COPE.
The referee's final game was the feisty quarter-final clash between Argentina and Holland where he dished out an incredible 15 yellow cards.
Lahoz's performance was not well received by either team - with Argentina's players particularly vocal about his officiating.
Argentina's captain and talisman, Lionel Messi, led the criticism of Lahoz following the game.
Messi said: 'I don't want to speak about referees because after they will sanction you. But people saw what happened,'
The 35-year-old continued: 'I think Fifa must take care of this, it cannot put a referee like that for a match of such magnitude, of such importance. The referee cannot fail to be up to the task.'
It would appear that Messi has been granted his wish by Fifa - not allowing him to officiate in the semi-finals or the final.
Argentina 'keeper Emi Martinez joined his skipper in criticising the official's display.
Martinez said: 'The referee was just giving everything for them.
'He gave 10 minutes [added time] for no reason. He was giving free-kicks outside the box for them, like two, three times. He just wanted them to score, that's basically it. So, hopefully we don't have that ref anymore. He's useless.'
Despite their criticism of the referee, unlike Lahoz, Argentina's World Cup campaign continues.
Messi and Co. face Croatia in the semi-finals as they look to book a place in the World Cup final.
AbrahamSando1
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This referee is always against Messi and that of FC Barcelona, he cancelled Messi goals against both Real Betis and Valencia 🤔🤔🤔
biwlnsuy
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it seems FIFA is trying its best to give Messi the world cup trophy.
eggosa91
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but still Argentina progress through 🌝 #goatness
realBull
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Ronaldo’s sister: Is typing… Bruno Fernandes: Is typing…. Ronaldo’s neighbor: Is typing….
HS14
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
DilipBiswas
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Great decision Fifa. he deserve this.
Kahdeiosy
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Its official, the Cup going to Argentina
flourishdee
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Wow. Messi is a god. A King. Whatever he says happens.
beoaiklnru
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sometimes I wonder what this soo called fifa doing...jus bcoz messi said they sent him home..what about the one who was officiating Portugal game , I thought Bruno was also complaining
ManjunathRolli
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it seems FIFA is trying its best to give Messi the world cup trophy.
ronaldo dickeater spotted😂😂😂😂
caoabdnry
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
See how stupid you are: If you're complaining the fact that he supposedly favored Argentina , how come you object to his being sent home? Does that mean he's a good referee because he would favor Argentina?
TerrorJboy
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sometimes I wonder what this soo called fifa doing...jus bcoz messi said they sent him home..what about the one who was officiating Portugal game , I thought Bruno was also complaining
not sent home because of messi other referees went home too, he is not selected for semi's officiating that means he definitely will not be selected for finals, that simply means his work is done n he has already played the number of matches he signed for in the world cup.
Maxximuss
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
cry more Cr7 fan....and it seems like the Argentina referee gave the red card to Portugal instead of Morocco 🤡🤡🤡..
Dennisind
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sometimes I wonder what this soo called fifa doing...jus bcoz messi said they sent him home..what about the one who was officiating Portugal game , I thought Bruno was also complaining
15 yellow cards and 1 red cards ...... 10 minuites extra time given....but the match went on for 13 minutes.
pucdikltz
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
if referees from other nations cannot officiate matches, who do we now call? Aliens? cuz I don't know what idiotic you and brainless Portugal want
Mangisha
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
So you knw.. Nobody cares abt your opinion. It's SAUDI LEAGUE for you bro. Go cry there. It's WC SEMI FINAL. And at least 3rd and 4th play off with Argentina dont make it to the final. At least a golden boot or ball shd be in the bag. You will cry even more. Meanwhile Messi has more WC goals and assists than your goat. Did you know that?
Fewbclpsty
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it seems FIFA is trying its best to give Messi the world cup trophy.
OK thats sounds great n we love it...😂 😂 😂
FuckEverything
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it seems FIFA is trying its best to give Messi the world cup trophy.
What? Quit crying visitor. In no way does this affect anything other than Justice against the refereee.
Burbery_fcqm
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it seems FIFA is trying its best to give Messi the world cup trophy.
ya'll hypocrites when Argentina lost their first game ya'll said they was going home ref didn't favor them against Saudi instead was against them and no one said nothing about that why you all hating on him just be happy for to win it the other goat is out let's hope the Las one wins 🏆 it you won't die if he wins
LEO-MESSI-GOAT30
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sometimes I wonder what this soo called fifa doing...jus bcoz messi said they sent him home..what about the one who was officiating Portugal game , I thought Bruno was also complaining
who's Bruno??😂 Messi is bigger than Portugal.
EdisonBaby
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what was this referee's fault!? Argentina won that game because of him.. and FIFA just proved they are a fangirl or this little man.. they let Argentinian officiated a knockout match while Argentina is also still in the tournament.. which they seemed it is fair but the referee who officiated square and fair was sent home!! FIFA can just hand over the trophy to Argentina.. its a fucking disgrace!!
Ronaldo is out of world cup. cry again