Yakin Calls VAR Rule Unacceptable After Swiss Exit

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin did not hold back after his side's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, according to Reuters. Speaking after the final whistle, Yakin said his team had been dominating the match and were then punished by a rule he described as unacceptable, adding that he simply does not understand it.

Yakin was also quick to defend his players, calling them the real heroes of the night. Swiss midfielder Remo Freuler echoed those sentiments, saying he was very proud of the team's effort but baffled by how VAR could make such a decision, and calling on FIFA to provide an explanation.

Reuters reported that Embolo himself collapsed in tears after receiving the red card and was consoled by teammates before leaving the pitch. Yakin confirmed the striker was devastated by what had happened.

The defeat brought Switzerland's most impressive World Cup run in decades to a close. Reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 is a genuine achievement, but the controversy surrounding the exit will likely fuel debate about FIFA's mistaken identity protocol long after the tournament is over.