"What a f*cking shame!" - It has been revealed why Real’s young star Franco Mastantuono was sent off

The La Liga referees’ committee has released the official match report from referee Alejandro Muniz following the game in which Argentine prodigy Franco Mastantuono was sent off.

Details: According to Olt Sports, the dismissal was not due to rough play, but rather the 18-year-old midfielder’s inability to control his emotions when speaking to officials.

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The referee’s report clearly stated the reason for the red card:

"Player (30) Franco Mastantuono was sent off for the following reason: for twice shouting at me the following words: ‘Vaya vergüenza, vaya puta vergüenza’ (translated: ‘What a shame, what a fucking shame!’)," wrote Alejandro Muniz.

The incident happened in the heat of the closing moments, when Mastantuono lost his composure over a refereeing decision. Now, the young talent faces not only an automatic one-match suspension, but also a possible additional sanction from the disciplinary committee for insulting an official.

Notably, this was the first red card of Mastantuono’s professional career.

Reminder: After the Real vs Getafe match, Allan Nyom clashed with Vinicius Junior, taunting him about his lack of a Ballon d'Or.