2022 World Cup final referee: "For some reason, the French did not remember that 7 of their substitutes were on the field during

Referee Szymon Marchiniak, who officiated the 2022 World Cup final, responded to criticism from the French side about his work.

Shimon Marchiniak

In particular, the Pole commented on the accusation of the press, which called the goal of Lionel Messi in extra time a mistake, because at that time several Argentines left the technical zone and stepped onto the football field before kicking.

“Why didn’t the French mention the moment when you can see 7 of their substitutes on the field during one of the goals from Mbappe?” Marciniak said, showing a photo of the episode.

“To cancel a goal, the situation must influence the game. And what kind of influence did those who just jumped on the field have?

There are serious newspapers, and there are those who seek publicity. My friends, leaders of the leading judges in France, wrote to me. Eurosport and Canal+ gave us high marks,” Marciniak added.