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Uefa’s independent panel reveals a decisive VAR error cost Bournemouth a Champions League spot in 2024. The mistake, confirmed Thursday, directly altered match outcomes involving Bournemouth’s rivals. League leaders now face calls for an unprecedented replay system.
Michael Salisbury, who stood by a controversial handball non-call, has been dropped from the final matchday. The decision follows PGMOL’s admission that his ruling should have been overturned by VAR.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira called the referee’s decision to award United’s second goal ‘a pity for the game’ after Bryan Mbeumo’s ball control appeared to use his upper arm. The controversial call came in Forest’s 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford, a match where VAR scrutiny has once again taken center stage.
Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer, has defended the disallowed goal in West Ham’s stoppage-time bid to equalise against Arsenal, affirming the VAR’s call was justified. Ahead of next season, the PGMOL will introduce stricter guidelines targeting interference with goalkeepers’ ability to play the ball.