FIFA has officially announced the dismissal of the officials and referees from the recent Inter Milan vs. Barcelona. This decision comes after the referee failed to issue a clear Penalty following a dangerous tackle on Lamine Yamal

The thrilling encounter between Inter Milan and Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals has left Barcelona fans feeling aggrieved, especially with the denial of a potential penalty to Lamine Yamal. Let’s break down the fluency of the game’s narrative.

Game Highlights
– *Inter Milan’s Dominance*: Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 in the second leg, winning 7-6 on aggregate. They took the lead six times but couldn’t hold onto it until Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal sealed the win.
– *Lamine Yamal’s Record*: Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final at 17 years and 291 days, breaking Kylian Mbappe’s record.
– *Raphinha’s Historic Performance*: Raphinha has been directly involved in 20 Champions League goals this term, a record for a Barcelona player in a single season. He’s just one goal involvement away from matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 21.

Key Moments
– *Denied Penalty*: Lamine Yamal was denied a penalty after being hauled down by Henrikh Mkhitaryan near the edge of the box. The referee initially pointed to the spot but changed his mind after a VAR review, awarding a free kick instead.
– *Inter’s Unbeaten Run*: Inter Milan extended their unbeaten Champions League run to seven matches, while Barcelona failed to win either of their last two Champions League games.

Post-Game Reactions
– *Simone Inzaghi’s Praise*: Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team’s heart and sacrifice, saying they gave it their all and deserved the win.
– *Hansi Flick’s Pride*: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed pride in his team’s performance, saying they will be back next season to try and win the Champions League.¹ ²