Wayne Rooney did not hide his anger after the Manchester derby won by City against United (1-0). In question, Erling Haaland’s winning goal, awarded after intervention by the VAR, despite Enzo Fernandez’s offside position. If the Norwegian was finally in a regular position, Fernandez tried to play the ball and hampered Lisandro Martinez in the action. Refereeing officials have since admitted an error in judgment and apologized to Manchester United.
An incomprehensible decision for Rooney. “I’m so fed up with this VAR. I find it horrible. It took all the emotion out of the game. Not seeing that and not recognizing that Enzo Fernandez is offside, anyone who has played this game at any level understands that. To be so wrong is simply astounding.”he explained. For its part, the arbitration body recognized that the VAR should have recommended to the referee to review the action on the screen and announced the opening of an investigation into this incident.
