VAR is proving to be a controversial presence at this World Cup, but one particular call was especially controversial in the round of 32 stages
FIFA issue statement after contentious VAR call blasted by furious boss
VAR is proving to be a controversial presence at this World Cup, but one particular call was especially controversial in the round of 32 stages
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Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist
04:02, 01 Jul 2026
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Fans were unimpressed with a statement attempting to explain the situation.
