Turpin, the controversy

Selected for the next Euro, the French referee did not whistle a penalty which seemed obvious to many during Monaco-Lille (1-0).

Clearly, this Wednesday evening was again difficult for French refereeing. While Mr. Pignard’s performance during OM-Nice (2-2) was very criticized, with this severe red card against Faris Moumbagna and this very generous penalty awarded to the Marseillais, Mr. Turpin also finds himself at the heart of a controversy after Monaco-Lille (1-0).

In question, a very limited intervention by Takumi Minamino on Tiago Santos in the 84th minute. Clément Turpin obviously felt that the Japanese’s tackle was on the ball, which is the case. But the slow motion shows that the former Liverpool player throws himself dangerously with both feet off the ground, carrying everything in his path. There was perhaps reason to call a penalty, which would have given Losc a 1-1 lead.

Turpin on the whistle for Bayern-Real

If the northern supporters protested against this decision, wondering how the VAR did not see fit to intervene, the coach Paulo Fonseca preferred not to add to it. “I looked at the situation and it is difficult to analyze. It’s difficult to call a penalty and I have to accept the referee’s decision.”confided the Portuguese coach, with a certain elegance.

Selected this week for Euro 2024, Clément Turpin is a renowned referee on the European scene, who will soon lead the Bayern Munich-Real Madrid clash in the Champions League. But that will not console Losc supporters.