ENGLAND manager Thomas Tuchel is at risk of a ban after the World Cup is concluded following some fiery comments directed to a referee.
Tuchel, 52, is set to lead the Three Lions in tonight’s crunch semi-final against reigning world champions Argentina at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
England manager Thomas Tuchel is at risk of a ban after the World Cup Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Tuchel may be sanctioned after his scathing criticism of the referee after England’s win over Mexico Credit: AP:Associated Press
According to The Athletic, however, the German tactician could be subject to a suspension starting next week following the competition’s conclusion, as per Fifa rules.
The ex-Chelsea boss could be sanctioned after his scathing criticism of referee Alireza Faghani following Jarell Quansah’s red card during England’s 3-2 victory against Mexico in the last-16.
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Tuchel said: “It’s not good enough. He [the referee] can send any team out in any moment. It’s just not good enough. It’s just erratic, it’s just unreliable in matches.
“Now, we have two fourth officials who just scream at you if you put one foot out of a coaching zone. It’s just not good enough.”
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Tuchel is not the only one facing disciplinary action as the same goes for Switzerland star Manuel Akanji and Egypt manager Hossam Hassan.
Hassan, 59, and Akanji, 30, both lambasted referees after their World Cup eliminations from Argentina in the last-16 and quarter-finals respectively.
The Egypt manager slammed referee Francois Letexier’s officiating after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was controversially ruled as offside.
And the ex-Manchester City ace put ref Joao Pinheiro on full blast as he claimed “every little thing” was called against Switzerland.
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Fifa‘s chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina hit back at allegations suggesting match officials are biased towards Argentina.
Collina said: “Nobody can question the integrity of the Fifa World Cup match officials.
“When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and their families. This is not right.”
Any sanction that may be taken by Fifa will depend on the referees’ reports and other contributing factors.
Egypt boss Hossam Hassan also faces a ban for slamming the ref after the loss to Argentina Credit: AFP
Switzerland star Manuel Akanji could be sanctioned after comments made towards refs after the loss to Argentina Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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