Larry Ryan: Technology turns football upside down
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes reacts to a decision during the Premier League match against Southampton last weekend.
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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes reacts to a decision during the Premier League match against Southampton last weekend. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Look, you were warned on this page about VAR as long ago as 2012, so there’s no need for any more told you sos.
Even if you were assured too last month that the penalty Raheem Sterling won in the Euro semi-final would be a game-changer for English football.
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