World Cup Fans Call for Referee Suspension After France’s Win Over Paraguay

Fans have urged FIFA to suspend referee Ilgiz Tantashev after he failed to book a single Paraguay player in their 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16. Paraguay committed 12 fouls during a heated contest, yet none resulted in a yellow card. Critics, including BBC Sport pundits Joe Hart and Thomas Hitzlsperger, slammed Paraguay’s aggressive tactics and the official’s lack of control. Supporters took to social media to demand action, calling Tantashev’s performance “astonishing” and insisting he be removed from the tournament. Many said France were lucky to avoid serious injuries. The match ended in chaos after Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty secured France’s win. Mbappé and his teammates maintained composure despite confrontations, earning praise from former players such as Thierry Henry.

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