France v Morocco

[BCMilan]

Just saw Mbappe sit down in the centre circle and it made Morocco stop playing. Ref stopped the game and allowed Mbappe to be subbed. Then, Mbappe strolls off with no limp at all. Why are refs stopping the game if it's not a head injury ? (other than if you see a really bad one). Is it me ?

 

[socal lurker]

I dunno, if the opposition is asking for it, and it's a neutral spot, why not just stop it. Everyone on the field wants it.

Overall, it seems that Rs have been much slower to stop play in this WC. But if both teams want it? Shrug.

 

[bester]

Overall, it seems that Rs have been much slower to stop play in this WC. But if both teams want it? Shrug.

Because the player now has to go off for one minute if the referee stops play due to an injury unless he's substituted.

 

[socal lurker]

Because the player now has to go off for one minute if the referee stops play due to an injury unless he's substituted.

And? Both teams were fine with that.

 

[one]

Because the player now has to go off for one minute if the referee stops play due to an injury unless he's substituted.

Need to look into why that law was introduced.

 

[bester]

And? Both teams were fine with that.

It's the reason why referees are more reluctant to stop play.

In general why wouldn't you want to stop play for an opposition injury if they had to go off for a minute?

 

[bester]

Looks to be possible minor contact on the shin, he's already on the way down, then he drags his right foot to make it look better.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2075332800991961448

 

[RefereeX]

Giving strong vibes of the Kane penalty appeal against Congo and the Mbappe penalty not given despite VAR review earlier in the tournament, but I suppose the difference is, this was given on field, and I don't have an issue with that.

 

[DavidObs]

Giving strong vibes of the Kane penalty appeal against Congo and the Mbappe penalty not given despite VAR review earlier in the tournament, but I suppose the difference is, this was given on field, and I don't have an issue with that.

As well as Kane being more theatrical and earlier, and also in Mbappe’s incident, the defender made absolutely no contact with the ball & into the falling Mbappe, with very little or no complaints from the offender or his team-mates. I was surprised the length of time it took, but certainly was not a clear & obvious error from the original onfield decision & in real time looked a penalty & more so than Kane’s.