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Paraguay's Matías Galarza takes referee's watch during match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:37 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Paraguay's Matías Galarza takes referee's watch during match

Summary

During the ongoing Paraguay-Turkey match on June 21, Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza, who previously scored in the Paraguay-Mexico game, created a surreal moment by taking the referee's watch and wearing it briefly. The match continues amid other activities, including a juggling police officer in attendance. In related news, Málaga has returned to La Liga after defeating Almería in the playoffs.

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Status Watch

•Galarza scored in Paraguay's prior match against Mexico.
•He briefly wore the referee's watch during an ongoing game.
•Málaga secured promotion back to La Liga by defeating Almería.
•The ongoing match between Paraguay and Turkey features unexpected moments.
•Málaga was a Champions League quarter-finalist in 2013.

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What they're saying

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Surreal scene during Paraguay-Turkey 🎥Matías Galarza, the only scorer in Paraguay–Mexico, also stood out for a bizarre moment during the scuffle. The Paraguayan midfielder picked up the referee�...
— Yahoo Sports

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