Three red cards were issued in the opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa, raising questions about refereeing intensity. This is a significant increase compared to recent tournaments. Yaya Sithole’s foul was a clear denial of a goal-scoring opportunity, while Themba Zwane’s red card for violent conduct was more controversial, involving a VAR review. Cesar Montes also received a red card for a similar offense. The article explores whether this indicates a stricter approach from referees under Fifa’s head of referees, Pierluigi Collina, or if it’s simply an unusual occurrence.
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