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Enzo Fernández is back in the spotlight and giving people something to talk about due to his behavior on the pitch: the Argentine player was the protagonist of a controversial moment in the Champions League during the Manchester City vs. PSG match; Enzo pushed referee Sven Jablonski and knocked him to the ground; the action was captured on video and sparked indignation among fans, who called for him to be shown a red card.
Manchester City's latest Champions League match produced a moment that quickly went around the world: Enzo Fernández encountered German referee Sven Jablonski in the middle of an offensive play and ended up pushing him, causing him to fall onto the pitch.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the match in which Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. It was the 73rd minute with Manchester City trailing PSG 4-1; Enzo was preparing to contest the ball and look for a shot near the rival area, but he encountered the referee in his path.
In the footage released from the match, the contact between the two, the push from the Argentine, and the referee's fall can be observed. The referee got up shortly after and allowed play to continue. Although the images generated controversy on social media, the footballer was not sent off for that action.
The episode drew attention because it was not a typical collision between players during a scramble for the ball: the contact was directly with the referee, which opened up a discussion regarding the player's conduct and the decision not to sanction him with an immediate expulsion.
Why did Enzo Fernández knock the referee down?
According to some analysts, Fernández was trying to join an attacking play when he found the referee in his path to the ball. The midfielder made contact while looking to continue the offensive action.
However, not all fans believe this version, arguing that at that moment, Enzo was not near the ball. For this reason, internet users expressed their dissatisfaction and considered that the push deserved a severe sanction, such as a red card.
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