Worst VAR decisions of 2023 - ranked
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker captured the innate, contradictory decision-making process of every football fan, player and manager when it comes to controversial calls from video assistant referees (VAR).
«I like it when it helps us out and I don't like it when it doesn't help us out,» Walker shrugged.
However, some of this year's decisions made by the distant officials in Stockley Park have been so egregious they have transcended the fierce tribal aspect of football — at least among some onlookers.
Here are the worst VAR calls made in 2023.
It certainly looked like a challenge worthy of a red card to Brighton's Evan Ferguson in this FA Cup clash. The entire Amex Stadium agreed and the guilt dripping from Fabinho's face showed that even the offending Liverpool player thought his afternoon was over.
Seemingly referee David Coote and VAR Neil Swarbrick were the only spectators who did not deem Fabinho's wild scything down of Ferguson worthy of a red card.
«It just can't stand!»
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