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EnglandUruguay Ends 1-1 as Referee Faces Questions Over Two Yellow Cards

Shifting explanations from the officiating crew raise fresh doubts about basic procedures before the World Cup.

Overview

  • The Wembley friendly, played Friday, finished 1-1 after Federico Valverde scored a stoppage-time penalty awarded for a foul by Ben White.
  • Manuel Ugarte appeared to receive two yellow cards yet stayed on the field for several minutes before being substituted.
  • Post-match accounts conflicted as ITV relayed that Ugarte’s first caution was annulled, then later reported it had actually been issued to José María Giménez.
  • Harry Maguire called the handling of the incident lax and pointed to a dangerous Ronald Araújo tackle on Phil Foden that went unpunished.
  • Players and British media condemned the officiating and pressed for clarity on how standard card and VAR-era procedures were applied.