'Just get rid of VAR' fumes Wayne Rooney after FA Cup Final controversy

Replays show Dean Henderson swiped the ball away from Erling Haaland with his hand while leaning out of his box in the first half.
'Just get rid of VAR' fumes Wayne Rooney after FA Cup Final controversy

HANDBALL: Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saves Manchester City's Omar Marmoush's penalty. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

The decision not to send off Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson during the FA Cup final has been branded pathetic and one of the worst in football history.

Henderson came to the edge of his area to confront Manchester City striker Erling Haaland during the first half at Wembley, with replays showing he had swiped the ball away with his hand while leaning out of his box.

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