Pep Guardiola Criticizes Referee's Decision to Dismiss Rico Lewis in Club World Cup Opener
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Summary
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends Rico Lewis, criticizing the referee's decision to send him off in their Club World Cup opener as 'unnecessary'. Lewis received a red card for a challenge that accidentally caught his opponent in the face.
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Lewis won the ball when he slid into a challenge with Samuel Obeng, but caught his opponent in the face with his boot as he followed through.
Despite the full-back's protests, the video assistant referee (VAR) confirmed the red card and Lewis will now be suspended for Monday's second game against Unite
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