The refereeing committee has finally overruled Clément Turpin. On Saturday, during AS Monaco vs PSG (1–0), the referee showed only a yellow card to Lamine Camara after his dangerous tackle on Lucas Chevalier.
According to L’Équipe, Antony Gautier acknowledged on Monday, during a videoconference with professional clubs, that the Monaco player should have been sent off. An obvious foul for many… except for the match referee and the VAR officials.
On Saturday, Lamine Camara lunged violently at Lucas Chevalier, whose ankle bent dangerously. Yet Turpin only issued a yellow and did not consult VAR, prompting widespread disbelief.
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A simple booking for a spectacular foul: tackle on the ankle, foot off the ground, no attempt to play the ball… everything pointed to a red. But the referee opted for the lightest sanction. PSG quickly reacted by publishing a photo of Chevalier’s ankle. The goalkeeper himself admitted he feared for his career.
VAR under scrutiny
According to RMC, a red card was never considered. Turpin did speak with VAR — Jérémie Pignard and Gaël Angoula — but the video officials believed the criteria for a straight red were not met. They therefore did not recommend a review, validating the initial decision. It was not an isolated refusal by Turpin, but a collective choice.
Less than a year after the Singo–Donnarumma controversy, refereeing finds itself once again at the centre of debate, as a meeting between referees, clubs, the LFP and the Foot Unis union is scheduled.
