FIFA has officially apologized for the officiating error during Argentina’s World Cup match after Lionel Messi escaped a red card for a controversial challenge.
In a statement, FIFA acknowledged that both the referee and the VAR team failed to properly review the incident, despite clear contact being visible from multiple camera angles.
“We acknowledge that the tackle should have been reviewed and that the match officials made an error by allowing play to continue without taking disciplinary action,” FIFA said.
The admission has sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning how such a significant incident was overlooked despite the use of VAR technology.
