Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister escapes 'clear yellow card' in World Cup final

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Liverpool FC NewsAlexis Mac AllisterMore to follow...Alexis Mac Allister escaped a 'clear yellow card' in the early stages of the World Cup final(Image: BBC)Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister escaped a “clear yellow card” after a feisty challenge on Dani Olmo in the first half of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.The midfielder left Spain’s Olmo in a heap on the MetLife turf as he crunched the Barcelona star, conceding a free-kick. However, Mac Allister escaped further punishment, with World Cup viewers baffled that the Liverpool man avoided a booking.Referee Slavko Vincic kept his cards in his pocket, to the surprise of many, with 76 minutes of regulation time to play at the time of the tackle.

“It’s a clear yellow card for reckless play. He went in too fast, then caught his opponent with his front foot and second leg.

“fair point from graham, honestly looks like a total mess watching it back in slow mo. reckless is the right call there fr,” one said.“How is that not a booking for Mac Allister? “That’s another bad tackle from Mac Allister and he should be booked,” a third tweeted.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.FIFA World CupLiverpool FCAlexis Mac AllisterArgentina football teamSpain