Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame
Enzo Fernandez has been added to the list of players sent off during a World Cup final, contributing to Argentina's record for red cards in the tournament's history. The article reviews historical instances of high-profile red cards in World Cup finals.
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It provides historical context for disciplinary actions in major international sporting events, highlighting the pressure and intensity of the World Cup.
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.
Fernandez's sending off also gave Argentina an unwanted record as the country to have had the most red cards in World Cup final history.
He had only been on the pitch for 20 minutes – replacing Argentinian hardman defender Oscar Ruggeri – when his high tackle on West German striker Jurgen Klinsmann resulted in a red card.
Klinsmann was renowned for extravagant swan dives but even that reputation did not save Monzon from making history of the wrong kind – the first man to be sent off in a final.
Monzon was probably just drying himself off after his early shower when teammate Dezotti trudged from the pitch for a second booking after barging into Jurgen Kohler.
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