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Clearly unimpressed with Salvadoran official Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros, who took charge of the heavyweight bout, Deschamps questioned his ability to play in the World Cup semi-finals.
“If I say anything, I will look hurt because we lost,” Deschamps told reporters after the match. “But I ask you: does the referee have the job of handling a semi-final? There is a penalty, but that’s not all; it adds to everything else. I have nothing against the referee tonight, but ask yourself the question.”
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