This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. "It is impossible for there to be another refereeing error like this!" The goal that sparked Mallorca's comeback against Espanyol, scored by Pablo Torre, is causing a huge debate in Spain and is summarized by the phrase that opens these lines in the newspaper AS. "For Iturralde [former referee and current refereeing commentator], the foul could even warrant a red card," the same newspaper reports. At the center of the controversy is Samu Costa, who just before Torre's winning shot, struck Urko González's foot while trying to kick the ball, after González had taken the ball from him. However, even after being alerted by VAR and spending nearly three minutes reviewing the play, the match referee decided to uphold his on-field decision, despite being about a meter away from the incident. At the end of the match, the coach of Espanyol succinctly expressed his feelings: "I'm fed up with the criteria."
Mallorca Pablo Torre remains central to this story.
Mallorca Pablo Torre remains central to this story.
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