Michael Beale’s VAR Comments: What Did He Really Mean?

In the high-stakes world of football, where every decision can make or break a game, the role of officials is often under intense scrutiny. In his pre match press conference, Michael Beale’s comments about the disallowed goal against Celtic have sparked a debate that goes beyond the usual complaints about refereeing. After a crucial goal was ruled out by VAR due to a foul in the build-up, the manager stated that “if the officials had done their job correctly,” his player would have been awarded a goal...