Manchester City defender Kyle Walker captured the innate, contradictory decision-making process of every football fan, player and manager when it comes to controversial calls from video assistant referees (VAR).
“I like it when it helps us out and I don’t like it when it doesn’t help us out,” Walker shrugged.
However, some of this year’s decisions made by the distant officials in Stockley Park have been so egregious they have transcended the fierce tribal aspect of football – at least among some onlookers.
Here are the worst VAR calls made in 2023.
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