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Hurzeler Backs VAR Despite Major Error Ahead of Brighton’s Old Trafford Trip

  • Wayne Rooney criticized VAR after Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, calling for its removal due to a controversial goal decision involving Erling Haaland.
  • Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside but then awarded after VAR review, though officials later admitted an error by not recommending an on-field review regarding Enzo Fernandez's offside position.
  • Pro Ref apologized to Manchester United and acknowledged an error of judgment in the VAR decision, promising a review of the incident.
  • Rooney expressed frustration that VAR removes emotion from football and called the decision baffling, stating that Fernandez was offside and interfered with play.
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'A blatant failure of VAR'

Craig Foster and Tommy Oar unpack Erling Haaland's controversial goal that was awarded by VAR.

·North Sydney, Australia
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WAYNE ROONEY has criticised VAR after Erling Haaland's controversial goal gave City victory against United.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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