Referee's plea to Messi over Paredes exposed

New referee-cam footage reveals Vincic's unheard warning to Messi about Paredes' behavior.

What happened. In the World Cup final, referee Slavko Vincic pleaded with Lionel Messi to calm down Leandro Paredes, who was involved in violent scenes.

• Paredes entered at half-time and got a yellow card after six minutes.
• Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the match.
• Footage from referee cam captured Vincic's warning to Messi.

“Paredes was r”

— Slavko Vincic

The plea did not prevent full-time shenanigans, highlighting the match's fiery nature.

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