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"It was a bigger offside than the Seoul Royal Palace, but!" Lee Kang-in's tears over Korean referee's wrong call, Spanish media also baffled... "Everyone saw it, but the decision didn't change"

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Spanish media outlet criticized a South Korean referee for a clear offside call that wrongly disallowed a goal for Atletico Madrid during a friendly match against Manchester City.
  • The incident occurred in the 43rd minute of the first half, with Atletico Madrid ultimately losing the match 3-1.
  • The Spanish publication highlighted the controversy, noting that the offside call was obvious and that the referee did not change the decision despite the clear visual evidence.

A controversial offside call by a South Korean referee has drawn sharp criticism from Spanish media, which claims it unfairly impacted Atletico Madrid during their friendly match against Manchester City. The incident, which occurred in the 43rd minute of the first half, saw a goal disallowed for what appeared to be a clear offside, a decision that Spanish outlets argue was a significant error.

It was a bigger offside than the Seoul Royal Palace, but!

— Spanish MediaA Spanish media outlet's dramatic headline expressing disbelief at the referee's offside call.

Atletico Madrid ultimately lost the exhibition match 3-1 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The Spanish publication highlighted the absurdity of the situation, emphasizing that the offside was so blatant that "everyone saw it," yet the referee's decision remained unchanged. This perceived injustice has fueled frustration among fans and media following the Spanish club.

Even though it was a friendly match, it was too obvious an offside.

— OSENA South Korean news outlet's description of the offside incident, emphasizing its clarity.

The match was part of the Coupang Play Series and marked a notable occasion for the team. However, the focus has shifted from the game's outcome to the officiating controversy. The Spanish media's strong reaction underscores a sense of unfair play and disappointment with the referee's judgment during a high-profile friendly.

Everyone saw it, but the decision didn't change.

— Spanish MediaA Spanish media outlet's commentary on the referee's refusal to alter the offside call despite apparent visual evidence.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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