Nations League red card after Waldemar Anton's foul in the half

On the sidelines of the Nations‑League duel between Germany and Greece, an unusual incident occurs in the first half: French referee Clément Turpin shows a red card already in the 38th minute.

Foul by Waldemar Anton triggers reaction

German international Waldemar Anton commits a foul on Greece’s Vasilios Torosidis. Greek sporting director Dimitrios Torosidis protests loudly, leading to an immediate reaction from the referee.

Turpin shows Anton yellow and Torosidis red

Turpin decides to punish Anton for the foul with a yellow card, while he brandishes a red card for Torosidis – even though he is not a player. The sporting director then has to leave the stand.

Score at the time of the decision

At the moment of the intervention the match stands at 0‑0. The incident marks the first dismissal of the game and creates a stir in the Nations League.

Torosidis, once a successful Olympiacos player with seven league titles, now experiences his national team’s match from an unfamiliar perspective, far away from the touchline.

The scene illustrates how a single foul in the half can lead to a dramatic reaction that sustainably influences the course of the game.