'I don't want to be a sore loser... but': France manager questions if referee was good enough for World Cup semi-final

France manager Didier Deschamps questioned referee Iván Barton's suitability for a World Cup semi-final aft Les Bleus' 2-0 decision to Spain. While criticising the officiating, including the arguable punishment awarded to Lamine Yamal, Deschamps admitted Spain deserved triumph and were technically superior. The nonaccomplishment ended his 14-year reign arsenic France manager and their World Cup hopes.