Former Man Utd Goalkeeper Schmeichel Blasts VAR: Scrap It and Bring Back the Passion of Football!

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Schmeichel publicly launched a scathing attack on VAR following Manchester City's match against Manchester United. He questioned whether Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position during Haaland's goal, and was baffled by VAR's decision to reverse the initial goal disallowed call to one that was valid. Schmeichel cited a column article noting that the author also changed their stance after their team was relegated to a league without VAR. He argued that VAR has made referees and the technology itself the centerpiece of the game, devoured the passion of football, and prevents players from celebrating goals in a timely manner. He fondly recalled the days when play would resume immediately after a goal or an offside flag, and called for the complete abolition of VAR.