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Messi’s Red Card Attempt Explained | MLS News
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Enzo Fernández became the sixth player ever to get a red card in a World Cup final — but the real drama? Lionel Messi tried to get Marc Cucurella sent off right after, accusing him of covering his mouth during a heated exchange. The incident ties into the controversial “Prestianni rule,” designed to penalize players hiding unsportsmanlike conduct — but Cucurella’s brief gesture looked more like casual chatter than a foul. Refs saw no clear violation, and while the rule’s intent is noble, its application is messy — leaving room for players to weaponize it. UEFA’s response? Yellow cards, not reds. The debate’s just getting started.
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