PERIODISTAS INTERNACIONALES | MISTER CHIP REACCIONA A IVÁN BARTON ¡Lo que dijo sorprendió a todos!

Mister Chip reacts to Iván Barton's appointment for France-Spain semifinal The Spanish journalist and data analyst highlighted the Salvadoran referee's appointment for the 2026 World Cup semifinal and assured everyone that "everything will go well." Iván Barton's appointment to officiate the semifinal between France and Spain in the 2026 World Cup did not go unnoticed. FIFA's selection of the Salvadoran referee generated reactions from journalists, commentators, and fans, who emphasized the historic moment for national and Central American refereeing. Barton will be in charge of officiating this Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in one of the most important matches of the tournament. The duel between France and Spain will determine the first finalist of the World Cup. The news was received with praise from various countries. One of the most commented-on messages was from the Spanish journalist MisterChip of ESPN, who emphasized his confidence in the Salvadoran referee. “The future of Spain is in the hands of a Salvadoran. The future of Spain is in the hands of a great referee. Everything will be alright,” he wrote. The comment reflects the anticipation surrounding Barton's participation in a high-pressure match, with two teams vying for the title and the world's eyes on every refereeing decision. Praise for Barton Marc Crosas, a Spanish-Mexican commentator and former Barcelona player, also reacted, calling the Salvadoran referee's presence in the semifinal great news. “Spectacular news that Salvadoran Iván Barton is refereeing the France-Spain semifinal. Great news,” Crosas posted. In El Salvador, the appointment was received as a source of pride. Journalist Diego Gálvez, from Channel 4, highlighted the magnitude of the achievement and asked that Barton's accomplishment be valued beyond any criticism. “What a GIANT Barton is! No amount of criticism, commentary, or social media post can take this away from him: refereeing a World Cup SEMIFINAL. Now let's see if we all respect him as he deserves. Amazing, Barton. A national pride!” he wrote. The appointment confirms Barton's outstanding World Cup performance, marking his fourth match as the center referee in this edition. He will once again be accompanied by David Morán as assistant referee 1 and Nicaraguan Antonio Pupiro as assistant referee 2. With this semifinal, Barton reaches one of the highest points of his international career and once again places Salvadoran refereeing among the elite of world football. More reactions: José Ramón Fernández, Mexican journalist for ESPN: HISTORIC FOR EL SALVADOR. 🇸🇻 Iván Barton will referee France vs. Spain, becoming the first Salvadoran referee to officiate a World Cup semifinal. He will be joined by another Salvadoran, a Nicaraguan, and two Swedes on the refereeing team. Fernando Palomo, Salvadoran commentator for ESPN: First Salvadoran to referee a World Cup semifinal. Congratulations! Visit our website: https://www.slv503.com -- More Videos -- 🚨 OFFICIAL! Iván Barton will referee the 2026 World Cup SEMIFINAL between France and Spain 🇸🇻🔥:    • 🚨 ¡OFICIAL! Iván Barton dirigirá la SEMIFI...   🚨 Erick Acuña SURPRISES! “They will be the 3 best in the tournament” 🇸🇻🔥 | The Women's National Team:    • 🚨 ¡Erick Acuña SORPRENDE! “Serán las 3 mej...   🔥Nathan Ordaz leaves LAFC and is transferred to DC United:    • ¡EMOTIVA DESPEDIDA! Nathan Ordaz rompe el ...   GREAT NEWS FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM! Erick Acuña CONFIRMS Makenna Domínguez's future:    • ¡GRAN NOTICIA PARA LA SELECTA! Erick Acuña...   LMF Standings: https://slv503.com/posiciones-lmf #ElSalvador #laselecta #concacaf