Fans fume as Newcastle star Joelinton is sent off for ‘holding hands’ in Brazil vs Argentina clash
BRAZIL supporters were left furious after seeing Joelinton’s red card against Argentina.
The Newcastle star was sent off in the 81st minute of his nation’s first EVER home defeat in a World Cup qualifier.
Joelinton, 27, reacted angrily after having his arm dragged back by Rodrigo de Paul.
As he was attempting to dribble the ball, De Paul could be seen holding on to his wrist with one hand and locking his other arm around the top of Joelinton’s.
He then turned around to try and push De Paul off him, shoving him in the chest to do so.
De Paul, 29, then dramatically fell to the floor before the ref issued Joelinton with his marching orders.
Fans had sympathy for the Toon player when taking to X, formerly known as Twitter.
One fan said: “How did Joelinton get a red card for De Paul holding his hand for good five minutes.”
A second said: “Like, I don’t understand.”
A third said: “That was not a red card.”
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A fourth said: “When did he even touch his face, he pushed his chest and great acting skills by De Paul that.”
The game ended 1-0 thanks to Nicolas Otamendi‘s winner in the 63rd minute.
Crowd trouble before the match at the Maracana had seen the game delayed as fighting broke out in the stands, with fans clashing with Brazilian police.