sport news Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia trends now
sport news Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia trends now
'The consistency has been a JOKE': Fans fume as VAR gifts Argentina a soft early penalty against Saudi Arabia... despite England not being given a spot kick for an almost IDENTICAL foul on Harry Maguire against Iran Argentina were awarded an early penalty in their clash with Saudi Arabia Leandro Paredes was pulled down and a spot kick was given after a VAR check However, the decision led to much confusion following England's clash with Iran Harry Maguire was dragged down in an almost identical incident on Monday However, the referee and VAR failed to award a penalty to the Three Lions Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
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VAR received further criticism at the World Cup after Argentina were awarded a penalty against Saudi Arabia in an incident that was extremely similar to the one that England were denied yesterday.
England fans fumed on Monday after Harry Maguire appeared to be dragged down by Iranian defender Roozbeh Cheshmi and bear-hugged to the ground.
However, Brazilian referee Raphael Claus didn't intervene and, after a short VAR check, nothing was given and the officials waved play on.
Lionel Messi scored an early penalty against Saudi Arabia after Argentina
