Everton Star Told Not to Get Upset Over Fernandes Controversy
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett told Football Insider that Seamus Coleman had every right to be annoyed with referee Ivan Kruzliak.
Kruzliak should have been open and talked to Seamus Coleman during the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal, according to Hackett.
Seamus Coleman was right to be annoyed with Ivan Kruzliak as he constantly spoke to Bruno Fernandes despite him not being a captain.
- Ireland were set for a vital point in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup before Ruben Neves netted a late winner for Portugal.
- Kruzliak oversaw a game full of controversy, including a contentious handball penalty given to Portugal in the second half.
- Cristiano Ronaldo's spot-kick was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Author's summary: Coleman had the right to be annoyed with Kruzliak's actions.