Spain were worthy champions, but the World Cup they won was harder to admire. Bloated beyond sporting necessity, interrupted for commercial convenience and damaged by inconsistent refereeing, weak VAR decisions and a group stage stripped of urgency, the tournament often seemed designed around inventory rather than football. Argentina’s cynical run nearly supplied the perfect ending. Spain prevented that. Their victory saved the result, but it could not repair the competition surrounding it.
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Argentina’s World Cup has acquired an Asterisk
Argentina's path to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals has become inseparable from a growing refereeing controversy. From Messi's escaped red card to the VAR decisions against Egypt and Switzerland, the debate is no longer about isolated incidents but about consistency. This article examines why journalists, former players and national associations are increasingly questioning whether football's biggest tournament is still being officiated by the same standard for everyone.
The VAR ruins Euro 2024: The unbearable interference of small minds from the studio
The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was heralded as a revolutionary step towards fairness and accuracy in football. However, its implementation at Euro 2024 has sparked significant controversy. While technological advances are generally welcomed, their intrusive presence in…
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