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Wayne Rooney slams 'one of the worst decisions I've ever seen in football'
Metro.co.uk and 1 more
- Rooney joins the criticism of the match officials, calling one decision the worst he has seen in football, in the absence of VAR at Villa Park.
- The disputed handball call occurred inside the penalty area, with Rooney arguing it should have been a Newcastle penalty.
- Ex-players and managers echoed concerns about officiating, noting offside and missed penalties underscored VAR's absence.
- Emery backed VAR as a necessary tool to assist referees during the match, framing it as essential for correct decisions.
- Alan Shearer criticized over-reliance on VAR but acknowledged the need for accurate decisions.
- Rooney argued emotions remain a part of football, even as VAR controversies persist.
- Rooney's comments contribute to the ongoing debate about VAR effectiveness at the highest level.
- Rooney criticized the linesman for being in the penalty box and failing to influence the decision appropriately.
- The match featured an offside opener for Villa and several refereeing errors highlighted as reasons VAR is essential.
- The piece frames Rooney's remarks within a broader call for consistent officiating in the absence of VAR across top-flight football.
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