What’s the VAR mistake controversy in Haaland’s Man City goal vs United?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Football players, fans, managers, and experts call for more accountability and less reliance on VAR for crucial calls.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:46:56 UTC.

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