Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and More
In a highly anticipated Euro 2024 clash, the Netherlands were denied a crucial victory over France as a Xavi Simons strike was ruled out by VAR.
The Dutch winger thought he had put his country 1-0 up with a right-footed effort that whizzed past French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, but his celebrations were cut short. Premier League referee Anthony Taylor, after a lengthy VAR check conducted by fellow official Stuart Attwell, disallowed the goal due to the presence of Denzel Dumfries in front of Maignan.
“The position of Dumfries is offside, that’s true, but he isn’t disturbing the goalkeeper. It’s a legal goal.” – Ronald Koeman, Netherlands Manager
While the Inter Milan defender did not touch the ball, VAR ruled that his positioning interfered with Maignan’s movement, leading to the goal being chalked off. This decision left Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman and fans fuming.
Discussing the ruling, talkSPORT co-commentator Emmanuel Petit acknowledged, “I’m happy for my team, but it’s not fair. The rules are about interpretation all the time.”
Despite France’s dominance, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, with Antoine Griezmann unable to find the back of the net. As a result, both France and the Netherlands have four points each with one match remaining in Group D of the Euro 2024 tournament.
Elsewhere in European football, the Champions League and FIFA World Cup continue to captivate fans, with teams vying for glory on the world’s biggest stages. In Africa, the Cup of Nations standings are heating up as nations battle for continental supremacy.
On the domestic front, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup are all providing thrilling action for football enthusiasts across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Stay tuned for more updates on these and other exciting developments in the world of football.
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