07-11-2026, 05:15 PM
I do think VAR has been a serious upgrade for the integrity of the game, on balance. There seem to be a few issues with following VAR protocols and procedures (e.g. Balogun's red as a result of slow motion/stills being incorrectly presented?), but hopefully feedback and appropriate corrections within the system can shore up trust/integrity.
I don't know if Haaland's shove was necessary or if it affected the outcome of that corner, but...it's on video, and you can't do that. The subsequent goal that was disallowed doesn't change the nature of the shove. Same thing with Egypt's disallowed goal vs. Argentina. Alas, the capricious nature of sports.
I don't know if Haaland's shove was necessary or if it affected the outcome of that corner, but...it's on video, and you can't do that. The subsequent goal that was disallowed doesn't change the nature of the shove. Same thing with Egypt's disallowed goal vs. Argentina. Alas, the capricious nature of sports.