Referee Wilton Sampaio 'had an absolute nightmare' in England's World Cup loss to France, says Gary Neville

Neville brands referee "absolute joke" after England knocked out of World Cup

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio left many football fans baffled with a series of decisions he made in England’s heart-breaking World Cup quarter-final defeat to France with Gary Neville among his critics

Harry Maguire and Gary Neville blast 'joke' ref after England's World Cup exit

Harry Maguire says Wilton Sampaio’s decision-making was ‘really poor’ (The FA via Getty) Harry Maguire and Gary Neville took aim at Brazilian referee Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio following England’s 2-1 defeat to France at the World Cup. England’s were left aggrieved by numerous decisions made by Sampaio throughout the match, including a key incident in the build up to France’s first goal as Bukayo Saka appeared to be fouled before Aurelien …

Gary Neville slams 'absolute joke' referee following England's World Cup exit

England crashed out of the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to France

Gary Neville fumes at 'joke of a referee' after England World Cup exit

Gary Neville vents at 'joke of a referee' Wilton Sampaio after England's World Cup elimination at the hands of France.

Referee Wilton Sampaio 'had an absolute nightmare' in England's World Cup loss to France, says Gary Neville

"England crashed out of the World Cup to defending champions France. It was heartbreak for Gareth Southgate\u0027s Three Lions as they dominated for long periods of the game, but were undone as Harry Kane missed a late penalty to take the contest into extra-time. The performance of referee Wilton Sampaio was a talking point after a number of controversial moments."

Gary Neville delivers brutal referee and VAR verdict amid England World Cup exit

England have been knocked out the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after losing 2-1 against reigning world champions France in a huge quarter-final clash