The Times of India

'You had one job': Bizarre referee mistake leaves France vs Spain semi-final in awkward pause

Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France featured an unexpected early refereeing moment when Ivn Barton briefly stopped play after forgetting his vanishing spray. The bizarre incident went viral on social media, but it was later overshadowed by controversial decisions, including a penalty and an overturned free-kick. Barton's officiating became a major talking point after France's elimination.