Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano was among the first to express his dismay, taking to social media to declare the goal a “very clear offside.”
Despite Romano’s assertions, the referee awarded the goal, leaving Chelsea players and staff visibly frustrated. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding VAR (Video Assistant Referee) and its effectiveness in making accurate calls.
As the Premier League’s top spot hangs in the balance, every goal counts, and the pressure is mounting on referees to make correct decisions. While VAR was introduced to reduce errors, human mistakes can still occur, and today’s incident has only fueled the controversy.
