Pepe slams unacceptable referee after Portugal suffer World Cup exit

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Pepe has slammed referee Facundo Tello following Portugals World Cup exit, claiming it is unacceptable for an Argentine to referee the game.Fernando Santos side bowed out in the quarter-finals after becoming Moroccos latest victims; You sef En-Nesyris first-half header enough to seal a 1-0 win at Al Thumama Stadium.The Atlas Lions, who have also beaten Belgium and Spain in Qatar, are the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals, though Pepe was Brandon Saad Kids Jersey left enraged by the performance of Argentine referee Tello.This comes le s than 24 hours after Lionel Me si heavily criticised Spanish official Antonio Mateu Lahoz following Argentinas shoot-out victory over the Netherlands.It is unacceptable for an Argentine to referee the game. I am very sad, he said in quotes reported by O Jogo. There were 90 minutes in which they always wanted to stop our game with little fouls the referee did not give a yellow card, did not call attention. After yesterday, with Me si talking, an Argentinian comes and whistles. In the second half, nothing was played, there were only eight additional minutes. We were always on top. They were lucky Clark Griswold Women Jersey enough to score a goal. We worked well and did a lot to win the game.However, Santos refused to blame Portugals elimination on Tello, insisting the official did not have a negative influence on his nations display.He could have called fouls in a few plays, but generally Calvin De Haan Kids Jersey speaking, I do not think so, the head coach said during his post-match pre s conference.I think we could have done more, and we failed to do so. I dont think we should blame the referee, it does not make sense. There were a few plays, but honestly, I do not think thats the way to see it.
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