Mistaken identity rule excludes simulation at World Cup
The mistaken identity law was a major talking point after Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off against Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals. A lawmaker has confirmed that this specific rule does not include instances of simulation.
The decision remains one of the most debated officiating moments of the tournament.
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