Scotland Manager Criticizes Referee Selection and Decisions at Euro 2024

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has criticized the decision not to award his team a penalty during their 1-0 defeat to Hungary at Euro 2024, attributing part of the blame to the use of a non-European referee, Facundo Tello from Argentina. Clarke argued that the challenge on Stuart Armstrong by Hungary's Willi Orban was a clear penalty, which could have changed the outcome of the game. This incident has sparked controversy, with Clarke questioning the rationale behind appointing a South American referee for a European competition, as part of a joint initiative between UEFA and CONMEBOL to exchange referees. The defeat, sealed by a stoppage-time goal from Kevin Csoboth, led to Scotland's elimination from the tournament. Clarke's comments have received mixed reactions, highlighting the contentious nature of referee selections and VAR decisions in international football.