24 hours after the heartbreaking 98th-minute loss to PSG, another controversial decision in the Champions League has raised eyebrows, particularly in light of Tino Livramento’s recent handball incident. In Bayern Munich’s home match against Copenhagen, a penalty was awarded when the ball made contact with Peter Ankersen’s arm before deflecting off his body. Despite the sequence being hand first and then body, VAR reviewed and overturned the decision.
The Mail’s Craig Hope points out the perplexing nature of VAR’s decision to penalize Livramento, whose situation involved the ball hitting his body before glancing his arm. The inconsistency in these rulings leaves many questioning UEFA’s clarity and common sense in applying their rules.
The frustration lies in the lack of consistency with VAR and its rules, leaving fans and players bewildered. The contrasting outcomes of similar scenarios, with Livramento’s being less of a handball, add insult to injury for Eddie Howe and his squad, who have put in considerable effort.
Looking ahead, this lack of clarity and consistency may serve as motivation for the players, turning them into determined individuals with a point to prove in upcoming matches against Man Utd and AC Milan. The baffling decisions by VAR and UEFA’s rule application will undoubtedly continue to spark debates and raise questions about the effectiveness of the current system.
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