Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
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Notable Quotes
"There was definitely no reason to award a yellow card."
— Murat Yakin , Athlete
"I feel for Embolo's team-mates, I don't feel for him."
— Bradley Wright-Phillips , Athlete
"Breel Embolo let himself down, he let his team-mates down."
— Jobi McAnuff , Athlete
Key People
Bradley Wright-Phillips is a former Major League Soccer striker and commentator.
Breel Embolo is a Swiss football player who was awarded a penalty in the match against Qatar.
Jobi McAnuff is a former Jamaica international football player and commentator.
Murat Yakin is the head coach of the Swiss national football team.
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Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
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