The Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio was in charge of the World Cup clash between England and France.
The 40-year-old referee has been heavily criticized for his performance in today’s World Cup quarterfinals. Fans feel that he was biased towards France with his decision making.
Not only England fans, but also English pundits such as Gary Neville and Gary Lineker did not hold back in criticizing the referee, with the former calling it a “joke”.
England came out of the World Cup with every hope of bringing him home for the first time since 1966 by dying again.
The fans shared their thoughts on how they feel about the referee.
the most rigged match in history pathetic referee england vs france
– JI9E (@Ji9eYT) December 10, 2022
Today’s referee for England vs France #FIFAWorldCup #ENGFRA pic.twitter.com/QJQ8yfYj7y
– Adam (@FGRAdam) December 10, 2022
England Vs France, the Referee, VAR and FIFA
— Calling all astronauts (@CAA_Official) December 10, 2022
The referee in this England vs France match has been horrible beyond belief
“Mister Alexander?” ?? ?? ?? (@Dmatterarising) December 10, 2022
Referee England vs France after this match pic.twitter.com/apTOeeM9vI
— Vongonch (@SenorBinBags) December 10, 2022
This is what the England vs France referee does tomorrow pic.twitter.com/03hKFfmFkK
— Z ????????? (@anatheistic) December 10, 2022
England vs France no clear fouls are called and then goals are scored. The referee must remove the whistle pic.twitter.com/kDOWSiuwdT
— Heruston Audrey (@HerustonA) December 10, 2022
I can’t believe what I just saw England Vs France absolutely diabolical should be played again disgusting from the referee
— Kian Carter (@Kiancarter7938) December 10, 2022