VAR Blunders and the Erosion of Trust in Football's High Stakes Decision Making The recent controversy surrounding Manchester City's goal against Manchester United has exposed a glaring issue at the heart of professional football: the reliability of Video Assistant Referees (VARs).
The Professional Game Referees body admitted that the decision to award Erling Haaland his ninth league strike in Manchester derbies was an "error of judgment.
" This raises questions about the accountability and competence of VAR officials. The blunder occurred when Enzo Fernandez, a City midfielder, was in an offside position and attempted to reach the ball before Haaland.