Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic comments on Lionel Messi pitch conduct

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has commented on Lionel Messi's conduct during a match between Argentina and Spain, speaking in an interview with British outlet Metro.

During the fixture, Messi drew criticism for attempting to persuade match officials to penalize Spanish defender Marc Cucurella. The incident arose after Cucurella briefly covered his mouth during an argument on the field. Under recently introduced football regulations, players face potential red cards for covering their mouths during arguments to prevent unsporting verbal exchanges. Messi immediately complained to the officiating team regarding Cucurella's action.

Sources: Morgunblaðið.