India, June 12 -- On any other day, the conversation would have centred around Oh Hyeon-gyu's winner for South Korea against Czechia or even the World Cup's opening goal by Julian Quinones for Mexico which had the majority of the Azteca stadium in raptures. It is the start of the World Cup - everyone wants a celebration of goals and lovely little touches. It just makes for a great atmosphere.

But by the time the Mexico vs South Africa game ended with the hosts winning 2-0, the focus was on the red cards. South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off, and then Mexico's Cesar Montes was dismissed in stoppage time.

Referee Wilton Sampaio's performance in the game has become a global talking point. Reason? This was the first re...