'A joke' - how a 'terrible' VAR disallowed goal cost Germany
Germany's World Cup hopes were dashed after a controversial VAR decision disallowed a late goal in their match against Paraguay. The decision, which penalized a soft foul on the goalkeeper, led to a 1-1 draw and a subsequent penalty shootout loss for Germany.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding the consistency and impact of VAR technology in high-stakes international sports.
Figure caption, 'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR
The report balances the controversial nature of the call by including quotes from both the aggrieved coach and the referee's decision-making process.
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