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Sports•Oct 11, 2026

Match of the Day: Wayne Rooney Says Crystal Palace’s Controversial Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed

Key Highlights: Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney criticized a key VAR decision during Crystal Palace’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. Appearing on BBC’s Match of the Day, Rooney argued that officials erred in allowing Crystal Palace’s decisive second goal. The controversial strike shifted momentum, allowing Crystal Palace to secure a 3-1 ...

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Sports•Sep 16, 2026

VAR Controversy: Rushed Derby Review Highlights Pressure for Quick Decisions

VAR Process Failures Highlighted in Manchester City Controversy A critical breakdown in Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol has emerged following the review of a Manchester City goal, with officials accused of skipping essential assessment steps in favor of speed. The incident, involving VAR John Donohue and Assistant VAR (AVAR) Lee Antrobus, has drawn scrutiny over ...

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Around the World•Sep 15, 2026

Assessing Premier League Overreactions: Title Race Narrows to Arsenal and Man City

Premier League Weekend Review: Title Race, VAR Controversy, and Early Season Verdicts Another Premier League weekend delivered breathtaking action, yet the conversation remains dominated by VAR decisions and officiating standards. Manchester City and Arsenal both secured away victories, Hull City continued their impressive start, Tottenham Hotspur failed to score for a fourth consecutive match, and ...

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Sports•Sep 13, 2026

Match of the Day: Rooney and Murphy Baffled by Manchester Derby Refereeing Decisions

Match of the Day Pundits Question VAR Decision on Haaland Derby Winner Former England internationals Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy have described the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby as “baffling”, while agreeing that Phil Foden’s red card was the correct call. VAR Controversy Overshadows Derby Drama The pundits, analyzing ...

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Sports•Sep 13, 2026

Lisandro Martinez Fumes at VAR Error After Erling Haaland Winner: ‘We go home with this injustice’

Lisandro Martinez Criticizes VAR Decision in Manchester Derby Defeat Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has delivered a scathing verdict on the controversial decision that allowed Erling Haaland‘s winning goal to stand during Manchester City’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. The Argentina international center-back believes the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an error in judgment that ...

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