One of the topics that has caused the biggest stir on social media throughout this World Cup has been the refereeing.
We’re already used to seeing complaints during Brasileirão matchdays, and in recent weeks we’ve taken them to a global level.
The final has been no different, with theories about Argentina being favored.
And after a first half in which the South American team relied on a more physical style of play, Brazilians went wild when Lisandro Martínez received the first yellow card.
The defender was booked after committing a foul and stopping a counterattack.
At the end of the first half, Argentina had committed more fouls (9) than they had actions in the attacking third of the field (8).
Check out some reactions below to the yellow card shown to Martínez:
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