During the EURO 2024 match between Portugal and Czechia, Italian referee Marco Guida made a commendable decision by recognizing Rafael Leao’s dive and issuing him a yellow card for simulation. Leao, who was making his debut in the tournament, went down just outside the penalty area under pressure from Tomas Soucek.
Referee Guida, who had previously officiated Leao in Serie A while he was at Milan, was perfectly positioned to spot the dive. Instead of awarding a free kick to Portugal, Guida saw through Leao’s actions and showed him the yellow card for simulation.
Leo did not protest the decision and simply shrugged it off with a smile. Had he stayed on his feet, he would have been in a good position to go for goal. Guida’s quick thinking and familiarity with Leao’s playing style allowed him to make the right call in this situation.
The referee’s actions were applauded by pundits and fans alike for his sharp judgement and fair officiating. This incident serves as a reminder to players that referees are always watching and will not hesitate to penalize any attempts at deception on the field.
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