Watch Lucy Bronze SNUB referee after controversial decisions in win over China

858     0
Watch Lucy Bronze SNUB referee after controversial decisions in win over China
Watch Lucy Bronze SNUB referee after controversial decisions in win over China

LUCY BRONZE snubbed a handshake with the referee after England's stunning World Cup win over China.

The Lionesses star was the victim of several controversial decision during the 6-1 thrashing on Tuesday.

Lucy Bronze appeared to snub the referee's handshake eidqiqdiqurprw
Lucy Bronze appeared to snub the referee's handshakeCredit: ITV FOOTBALL
Bronze was the perplexed by some of the referee's decisions
Bronze was the perplexed by some of the referee's decisionsCredit: ITV FOOTBALL

Sarina Wiegman's side secured their place in the round of 16 as group winners with the victory.

However, defender Bronze was not impressed with referee Casey Reibelt at full-time and was caught on camera snubbing a handshake with the official.

As players from both teams shook hands with each other and the officials, Bronze could be seen walking past Reibelt despite having just shaken the hand of her assistant.

Schools at risk of closing as teachers prepare to vote on joining strike chaosSchools at risk of closing as teachers prepare to vote on joining strike chaos

Fans were quick to spot the snub, with one tweeting: "Lucy Bronze not shaking the ref's hand, class."

Bronze had seen two key decisions go against her during the match.

Firstly, she was ruled as being offside in the build-up for a disallowed England goal shortly before half-time.

Lauren James thought she had put the Lionesses 4-0 up in first half stoppage time before a VAR review deemed Bronze offside.

After the interval, the Barcelona star was on the receiving end of a controversial decision again.

DREAM TEAM IS LIVE - JOIN NOW TO BATTLE FOR THE £50k TOP PRIZE

Bronze was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area and was booked for her infringement.

Replays from the VAR review showed she had tried to block the ball in front of goal before it struck her arm.

Wang Shuang stepped up to convert the resulting spot-kick and reduce the deficit.

Guardiola picks side on BODY LANGUAGE as he tells Foden why he’s been on benchGuardiola picks side on BODY LANGUAGE as he tells Foden why he’s been on bench

Cameras picked up Bronze's perplexed reaction to the decision before she later made her feeling's known to the officials at full-time.

SHAKE UP

Her snub is not the first time at the tournament that a player has refused a handshake.

Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn made headlines ahead of their opening match against co-hosts Australia.

The midfielder appeared to snub a handshake with Arsenal's Caitlin Foord, who is a club team-mate of her ex-partner Katie McCabe.

Littlejohn and McCabe's split after more than seven years together was confirmed on the eve of the tournament.

Bronze's handball resulted in a China penalty
Bronze's handball resulted in a China penaltyCredit: ITV FOOTBALL
Bronze was also booked for the incident
Bronze was also booked for the incidentCredit: Reuters

Ciaran Wiseman

England, Women's World Cup 2023, Women's football, Refereeing, Lucy Bronze

Read more similar news:

03.01.2023, 14:06 • Sport
Top baby name predictions for 2023 revealed including footballers and TV stars
03.01.2023, 15:29 • Sport
Ronaldo repeats infamous World Cup wink as he arrives for Al-Nassr unveiling
03.01.2023, 20:22 • Sport
England star looking for love months after split from ex of 5 years
03.01.2023, 22:24 • Sport
Start and clean sheet will do Maguire good but star will still feel threatened
05.01.2023, 18:08 • Sport
Man Utd boss Ten Hag reveals what Rashford must do to continue red-hot form
06.01.2023, 20:50 • Sport
It will be sad when my dad Greaves' Spurs record is broken, but Kane is great
06.01.2023, 15:05 • Sport
Meet Italy's 'most beautiful footballer' who often swaps her kit for bikinis
06.01.2023, 13:13 • Sport
Butland's now-deleted tweet comes back to haunt him after Man Utd loan transfer
06.01.2023, 11:04 • Sport
Woods responds to fan's tweet as he uses Butland's transfer to get her attention
06.01.2023, 10:48 • Sport
Fans love Grealish's 'refreshing' interview as he leaves pundits in stitches