Javier Castrilli Questions Lucas Digne's Penalty Against Lamine Yamal

Former international referee Javier Castrilli has voiced strong criticism regarding a penalty decision in the match between Spain and France. The incident involved a foul called on defender Lucas Digne for contact with Spanish player Lamine Yamal. Castrilli, who previously headed the referee commission in Chilean football, suggested that the responsibility for the play should be re-evaluated. He specifically questioned whether the attacker, Yamal, acted imprudently. Castrilli pointed out that Yamal, while facing the defender, saw Digne preparing to clear the ball. The former referee posed a rhetorical question: "Who is more imprudent? The one who does not see the opponent appearing surprisingly, or the forward who, seeing the defender about to clear, knows he is not seen by that defender and still charges forward with his arm?" This commentary reignited debate over the controversial call and the criteria used to assign fault to Digne for the contact with Yamal.

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Who is more imprudent? The one who does not see the opponent appearing surprisingly, or the forward who, seeing the defender about to clear, knows he is not seen by that defender and still charges forward with his arm?