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Yamil Bukele Applies Drastic Punishment Against World Cup Referee Ivan Barton

The Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) showed no mercy to the referee, imposing a severe sanction. FESFUT, headed by Yamil Bukele, took decisive action following the controversy generated during Matchday 8 of the 2026 Clausura tournament, suspending referee Iván Barton for two matches. This action stemmed from his performance as the center referee in the match between Águila and Alianza, a game that raised numerous questions within the Salv…
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The sanction is derived from his act as a central arbiter in the duel between Águila and Alianza, corresponding to the 8th day of the Tournament Closing 2026. EL SALVADOR.- The Salvadoran Football Federation reported in an official communiqué that it decided to sanction with two games of suspension the referee Iván Barton, after evaluating his performance in the encounter between Águila and Alianza disputed on the eighth day of the Tournament Cl…

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The Commission of Arbitrators of the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) confirmed the sanction of the Salvadoran referee Iván Barton, after meeting with authorities of the national arbitration and analyzing his performance in the meeting between CD Eagle and Alliance FC. The punishment consists of two days without official designation, as part of the internal disciplinary process established by the federal arbitration structure. The measure…

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The Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) showed no mercy to the referee, imposing a severe sanction. FESFUT, headed by Yamil Bukele, took decisive action following the controversy generated during Matchday 8 of the 2026 Clausura tournament, suspending referee Iván Barton for two matches. This action stemmed from his performance as the center referee in the match between Águila and Alianza, a game that raised numerous questions within the Salv…

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