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Müller Jokes About Yellow Card for Handball at South Africa World Cup, Says Referee Acted Because Messi Was Beside Him
Thomas Müller recently recalled a controversial moment from the 2010 South Africa World Cup quarterfinal between Germany and Argentina. Müller received a yellow card for a handball, which led to his suspension for the next round. In a video shared on social media, Müller joked that the referee showed the card because Lionel Messi was standing next to him. He also corrected a common misconception about the scoreline, stating that Argentina was not trailing 0-2 at the time, but rather Germany led 1-0. The anecdote highlights Müller's playful personality and the lasting memory of that match, which Germany won 4-0. The video was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and shared on the Hupu soccer forum.
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