What did Zlatan say to the referee?

“What did he report to the referee? Zlatan said to me that he said ‘you really don’t care what I tell you’.” The result, sealed late on by Rafael Leao’s goal, was an important one as Milan closed the gap with leaders Inter Milan to eight points.

Why did the referee give Zlatan a red card?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for AC Milan in their 3-1 victory over Parma on Saturday for allegedly insulting referee Fabio Maresca. With the Rossoneri leading 2-0 after the hour mark, the veteran striker was sent off as he confronted the official.

Can referees get sent off?

Team officials such as managers and coaches are not subject to the cautionable and sending-off offences listed above, as these apply only to players, substitutes, and substituted players. However, according to Law 5 the referee can caution or dismiss team officials from their technical areas and immediate surroundings.

Can you VAR a second yellow?

Can VAR Give a Second Yellow Card? VAR cannot give a second yellow card to a player. But if an incident meets any of the 4 match-changing situations it will be reviewed. If necessary, VAR can make a recommendation or ask for the referee to perform an on-field review.

Has Iniesta ever been red carded?

Andres Iniesta Iniesta is no stranger to the referees notebook, picking up 67 bookings in his club career and five in his 131 Spain caps. However, in more than 900 games as a senior pro, he hasn’t seen red even once.

Can the ref get a red card?

A red card for violent conduct may be issued because the assistant referee had identified and attempted to communicate the offence to the referee before play restarted.

Can a player touch a referee?

Players can be cautioned for physical contact with a referee if it is deemed non-aggressive and can be sent off if it is considered to be aggressive and/or confrontational.

Can VAR award a free kick?

VAR cannot award a free-kick. However, if an offence has been committed during one of 4 match-changing situations, VAR can make a recommendation to the referee or ask for them to review the play. In many circumstances, this prompting may lead to a referee decision to award a free-kick.