Controversy erupts over Spain. Apparently there are already those who cry conspiracy. During Spain-Croatia, a match won by the Iberians 3-0, Rodrigo’s failure to send off caused and is causing a lot of discussion. In fact, for some hours now the Spanish player has been at the center of the very heated debate on social media about Euro 2024. The incident took place when the referee Oliver awarded a penalty to Croatia for a foul by Rodri, the brains of the team, to the detriment of Petkovic who was about to hit the net with Unai Simon already on the ground. Clear penalty. The penalty is awarded but the case explodes over Rodri’s failure to send off. In fact, after a VAR check, the player was only warned. Rodri is the brain of Spain’s game, every most dangerous action passes through him. But in fact, thanks to the warning, he will not miss the match against Italy next Thursday.
A very important challenge for the two teams who will try to put a serious claim on going through to the next round. And on social media many are shouting about conspiracy: “Explain to me why and under which rule interrupting a clear scoring opportunity does not trigger expulsion”, is one of the most popular comments on X. And the regulation in this regard he speaks clearly: “If a player, within his own penalty area, commits an infringement against an opponent, to whom he denies an obvious opportunity to score a goal and the referee awards a penalty kick, the the guilty player must be cautioned if the infringement results from an attempt to play the ball or from a challenge for the ball; in all other circumstances (for example: holding, pushing, shooting, lack of possibility to play the ball, etc. ) the guilty player will have to be sent off”. But apparently the rule does not apply to Rodri. And for Spain…
