Football followers reckon Leandro Trossard’s brother took cost of Arsenal’s Champions League showdown with Porto.
Trailing 1-0 from the primary leg in Portugal, the Belgian fired the Gunners stage on combination simply the break following an exquisite help from Martin Odegaard. But many viewers have been distracted by Trossard’s uncanny resemblance to the person within the center, skilled French official Clement Turpin, 41.
The pair have been noticed in dialog as they made their means off the pitch at half-time, with many followers joking that the pair have been associated. A Manchester City fan account quipped: “UEFA appointed Trossard’s twin brother as referee for Arsenal vs Porto. This should be investigated by European Courts!”
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Another viewer joked: “Trossard’s big brother is refereeing the game. No wonder he scored.”
A 3rd added: Trossard having a phrase with Trossard.” A fourth mentioned: “Trossard and his brother just catching up.”
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Others reckoned that Turpin seemed extra like a father determine. One mentioned: “Trossard and his dad having a chat as they walk down the tunnel.” A second added: “Arsenal brought Trossard’s father to officiate the match.”
Another mentioned: “Trossard having a word with his uncle on the way down the tunnel. He’s been a bad boy.”
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Turpin is without doubt one of the most revered and skilled officers in world soccer having taken cost of the video games at two World Cups and two European Championships. He additionally oversaw the 2022 Champions League remaining between Real Madrid and Liverpool, which the previous received 1-0.
Gunners followers have been raging at him halfway via the second half when he accurately dominated out a aim for Odegaard after Kai Havertz had pulled again Pepe. Furious Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was booked within the aftermath.