The Fan

Fifa denies video evidence claims

Mon, July 10th 2006

Fifa says video replays played no part in France captain Zinedine Zidane’s dismissal in Sunday’s World Cup final.

Referee Horacio Elizondo acted similarly with Wayne Rooney’s sending off earlier in the tournament. He appeared to be taking no action for some time against Rooney before pulling him aside and showing the red card.

Zidane seemed in no doubt he was guilty. He could be seen taking off his captain’s armband some time before being dismissed, but put it back on after the thinking the officials had missed the incident.

Listed in: Competitions, World Cup, Countries, France

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