Referee Clement Turpin was trolled on Thursday for allegedly favoring Barcelona in their Europa League playoff tie vs Manchester United at Old Trafford. Steve Buscemi, who is an actor, was also part of the discussion – probably because he looks like Turpin.
Social media users trolled the referee after Barcelona were awarded a penalty, which Robert Lewandowski nailed to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
“How much did Barcelona pay Steve Buscemi to ref this game?” a Twitter user said.
Clément Turpin is having an absolute stinker already at Old Trafford. #UEL
🏴🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/wWUaoAga0A
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) February 23, 2023
clement turpin on half time at barca dressing roompic.twitter.com/FOBMZxNkSg
— Gokul (@lukoggkl) February 23, 2023
“When did Steve Buscemi become a ref?” another one asked.
United came back strong to beat Barca 2-1 and win the Europa League draw on 4-3 aggregate.
Man United starting 11
(4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) – Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Fred – Bruno, Weghorst, Sancho – Rashford
Injured: Eriksen, van de Beek, Martial, Maguire, Antony
Barcelona starting 11
(4-3-3): Ter Stegen (GK) – Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde – De Jong, Busquets, Kessie – Raphinha, Lewandowski, Sergi Roberto
Injured: Pedri, Dembele
Suspended: Gavi
