Calls for Camilo Duran to have been sent off during the opening seconds of Sunday’s derby have been dismissed by former leading referee Mark Clattenburg. Rangers took kick-off at Celtic Park, with Duran immediately sprinting forward to press Nicolas Raskin.…
Former referee Mark Clattenburg addressed calls from Rangers fans demanding a red card for Celtic's Camilo Duran following an opening-minute challenge on Nicolas Raskin at Celtic Park. Referee John Beaton awarded a free-kick for the late tackle but issued no card, prompting debate among supporters online regarding a potential dismissal.
Clattenburg stated that while Duran's challenge was reckless and warranted a yellow card, it did not meet the criteria for serious foul play. He explained that Duran kept his studs low rather than making direct, forceful contact with Raskin's body, preventing VAR from intervening to recommend a sending-off.
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