According to major media reports, Kuipers stated that his decision to issue a red card to Ibrahimovic was incorrect. The specific match or incident in the Champions League being referred to has not been detailed in these reports. The context or reason for the red card remains unclear, as major media did not provide further specifics on the play or circumstances leading to the ejection.
It is unknown if Kuipers has made this confession publicly before, or what the reaction has been from Ibrahimovic or others involved. There is no information on any official consequences or acknowledgments from UEFA regarding this incident. The admission highlights a rare moment of self-critique from a high-profile official in football history.