Peru captain Paolo Guerrero didn’t hold back when discussing the officiating in his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to Argentina in their World Cup qualifier. The seasoned striker, who plays for Inter Milan, voiced his frustrations after the defeat, which saw Lautaro Martinez score the only goal of the match with an assist from Lionel Messi.
Guerrero, already disappointed by the loss, directed his anger toward the referee’s performance, suggesting that Argentina benefited from biased officiating. He felt the referee’s decisions were swayed in favor of the reigning world champions, which added to the frustration of the result.Image source
The defeat further dampened Peru’s World Cup hopes, leaving them at the bottom of the CONMEBOL standings after 12 matches in the qualifying campaign. With just a handful of games left, Guerrero’s side is struggling to find form, making it increasingly difficult to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
While the loss was tough, Guerrero’s focus shifted to what he perceived as unfair treatment on the field, believing that the referee’s calls tilted the match in Argentina’s favor.
