Qudus Salihu*FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREE SPARKS OUTRAGE WITH SHOCKING VAR CLAIM*
A former Premier League referee has ignited a firestorm of controversy with a stunning claim about the VAR decision in Everton’s draw against West Ham. The referee’s explosive statement has left fans and pundits reeling, as he defended the VAR officials’ decision to overturn the penalty, citing a surprising reason that has sparked heated debate online.
According to the referee, the VAR officials were correct in overturning the penalty because the Everton player’s actions in the build-up to the incident were “unnatural” and “exaggerated”. The referee claimed that the player’s movement was not consistent with the level of contact made, and that the VAR officials were right to question the validity of the penalty claim.
The referee’s comments have sparked outrage among Everton fans, who feel that their team was denied a clear penalty. Many have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration, with some calling for the referee to explain himself further.
Pundits have also weighed in on the controversy, with some defending the referee’s comments and others criticizing them as “ridiculous” and “out of touch”. The debate has highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding VAR and its impact on the game.
As the debate continues to rage on, one thing is clear: the former Premier League referee’s shocking VAR claim has sparked a firestorm of controversy that shows no signs of dying down anytime soon.
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