Portugal centre-back Pepe has made fairly explosive allegations at the FIFA following the facet’s go out from the World Cup within the quarter-finals on Saturday. Morocco produced a shocking efficiency within the recreation in opposition to Portugal, beating the facet 1–0 after Youseff En-Nesyri’s towering header within the forty second minute remained the one distinction between the 2 aspects. This used to be most probably the overall World Cup look for Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, who got here on as an alternative six mins into the beginning of the second one part however didn’t make a distinction for Portugal.
In his post-match interview, alternatively, Pepe has made huge remarks at the presence of the Argentine referee within the recreation in opposition to Morocco, insisting that FIFA can “give the title to Argentina now.”
Also learn: FIFA World Cup hopes finish for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal as Morocco script surprising 1-0 win in quarter-final
“It’s unacceptable that an Argentine referee used to be in rate these days after what took place the day past, with Messi complaining. After what I noticed these days, they may be able to give the name to Argentina now,” Pepe said in an explosive interview following the loss in the quarter-finals.
Pepe further referred to an incident towards the end of the first half in the quarter-final match, when the referee waived off appeals for a penalty from the Portugal players and blew the half-time whistle.
“He didn’t see the play that could have been a penalty for Bruno Fernandes. We had the ability to win this World Cup. Later, we had the feeling of the arrogance of the refereeing team. Argentina will be champion. There were five Argentine referees… What else can I say,” Pepe mentioned.
“It is unacceptable that an Argentine referee referees our recreation. After what took place the day past, with Messi,” mentioned Pepe additional, as quoted by means of ESPN Argentina.
At 39, Pepe, in all probability, has additionally made his remaining FIFA World Cup look. Ronaldo will most probably finish his world profession with a World Cup name; alternatively, he received a continental name with Portugal when the facet lifted the Euro 2016 trophy, beating hosts France within the last.