Evra also joked that legendary singer, Stevie Wonder must have been in the VAR room when the decision was taken
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has disagreed with a decision reached by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during a match at the ongoing Euro 2024 championship in Germany.
Speaking on Sony Sports Network’s Football Extraaa on Friday after Netherlands’ goal in their 0-0 draw against France was disallowed, the former French international said the decision was “shocking.”
According to him, the verdict reached by men manning VAR on the night denied Netherlands a clear goal during the match.
He argued that the Video Assistant Referee, VAR officials, made a mistake when they canceled Xavi Simons’s goal in the second half for offside.
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He further joked that legendary singer, Stevie Wonder must have been in the VAR room for such a decision to be taken.
Speaking about the encounter, Evra said: “It’s a shocking decision, that should be a goal. Someone should tell me about this rule.
“The Dutch player was not blocking Maignan’s view. Maybe the person sitting in the VAR room tonight was Stevie Wonder.
“It’s a clear goal. As a Frenchman, I should be finding an excuse, but I can’t; it’s a goal.”