Matías Galarza grabs referee's watch during Paraguay vs. Turkey match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
During the match between Paraguay and Turkey on June 20, Matías Galarza drew attention for an unusual incident where he took the referee's watch. The watch fell onto the pitch during a scuffle late in the first half as referee Ivan Barton attempted to separate players. Galarza picked up the watch and wore it for a brief time before returning it. The match is ongoing as of the latest reports.
- •Galarza scored a goal in the opening minutes.
- •Referee Ivan Barton lost his watch in a player scuffle.
- •The match is currently still in progress.
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — 🤣 Cup madness! Player grabs referee's watch during match
"Paraguayan Matías Galarza drew attention during the match against Turkey in the early hours of this Saturday (20), and not just because of the winning goal he scored in the opening minutes.He "took" ...
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