Controversial VAR Decisions Spark Outrage Following Manchester City and Liverpool Match
The recent decision by VAR to negate a late goal from Manchester City and issue a red card to Dominik Szoboszlai has drawn significant backlash, with many arguing that the technology is detracting from the enjoyment of football.

Instances like these highlight the growing criticisms surrounding VAR’s implementation in modern football.
“Ridiculous,” tweeted Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) on February 8, 2026.
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