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The Real Madrid star made a point of confronting Ismail Elfath - Lionel Messi's favourite referee - to share his grievances after England's 2-1 loss last week.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 24, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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- Source published: Jul 24, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
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