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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    Another day in football...another V-A-R controversy

    Another day in football...another V-A-R controversy


    Former Newcastle United skipper Alan Shearer has blasted the decision which handed Paris Saint-German a Champions League get out of jail card against his old club as "disgusting".

    PSG drew 1-all after the 98th minute equalising penalty, leaving Newcastle two points adrift of second in the group with a match to play.

    Shearer voiced his frustration after the referee was asked to review his decision not to award a penalty when Ousmane Dembele's cross hit Tino Livramento in the ribs and then hit the underside of his arm.

    Shearer has unloaded in an expletive laden post on X saying that the performance "shouldn't be spoilt by a disgusting decision."

    Former Blackburn captain Tim Sherwood also in disbelief on Sky Sport UK...

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    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Law and Order:
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