The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal should not have stood.
Lionel Messi s second goal in the FIFA World Cup final became the subject of controversy after claims of it being illegitimate emerged. The FIFA World Cup final referee has now broken his silence on the matter.
Before Kylian Mbappe s late equaliser forced penalties, Lionel Messi s goal had put Argentina 3-2 ahead - but the French press were adamant it should not have stood.
The Polish official, 41, has faced claims from French media that he should have chalked off the goal because two emotional substitutes ran onto the pitch before Lionel Messi s strike crossed the line.
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