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'One of the worse decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne 'handball'

'One of the worse decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne 'handball'

Summary

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer, both commentators for BBC Sport, criticized the decision not to award a penalty for a potential handball by Lucas Digne in a football match. They expressed concern that referees rely too much on VAR, a video replay system, to make decisions.

Key Facts

  • Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer are BBC Sport commentators.
  • They commented on a football match between Aston Villa and Newcastle.
  • There was a potential handball by player Lucas Digne.
  • Referees chose not to give a penalty for the incident.
  • Rooney and Shearer believe referees are too reliant on VAR (Video Assistant Referee).
  • VAR is a system that helps referees make decisions using video replays.
  • The discussion took place during an FA Cup fourth-round match.
  • The critics noted that referees appeared afraid to make independent decisions.
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