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

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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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  • •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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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�...

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