Slavko Vincic, the referee who officiated the latest , has introduced his retirement only a week after the event’s conclusion.
The Slovenian official confronted widespread criticism for his dealing with of throughout their 1-0 extra-time defeat to , a match wherein he despatched off midfielder in stoppage time.
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Following ’ additional time winner, the aftermath of the match was marred by ugly scenes as Spain and Argentina gamers clashed on the pitch.
Fifa is investigating the post-match scenes which included Argentina midfielder throwing Gavi to the bottom, though the Spanish star has revealed he doesn’t Paredes to be handed a suspension.
Vincic was criticised for his dealing with of Argentina’s bodily method (Reuters)
Confirming Vincic’s departure, the Slovenian Soccer Affiliation launched a press release saying: “Every week after the World Cup remaining within the USA, Slavko Vincic formally concluded his historic refereeing profession on the prime of the world.”
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Regardless of the latest controversy, Vincic, 46, has a distinguished profession, having been named the World Cup’s greatest referee by each the Worldwide Federation of Soccer Historical past and Statistics (IFFHS) and the Affiliation of Italian Referees (AIA), which bestows the biennial Giulio Campanati Award.
A member of Uefa’s elite group of referees since 2019, Vincic officiated at Euro 2020 and took cost of the 2024 semi-final between Spain and .
At this summer time’s World Cup, he oversaw 4 matches, together with ’s Group C opener in opposition to and ’s 2-0 victory over within the final 16, the place he controversially dismissed defender Piero Hincapie for overlaying his mouth below a newly launched rule.
At membership stage, Vincic refereed the 2024 Champions League remaining, which noticed safe their fifteenth title in opposition to .
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He additionally presided over the 2022 Europa League remaining, the place Rangers had been overwhelmed by , and served as fourth official for the 2021 remaining when misplaced on penalties to .
He was additionally notably appointed for the 2025 Turkish Tremendous Lig fixture between Galatasaray and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, a historic choice as he turned the primary overseas official to take cost of the fixture following requests from each golf equipment.