US Edition"That’s what counts for me" - Arsene Wenger slams referee for huge mistake in Barcelona's loss to Inter Milan
- Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after extra time in the UEFA Champions League semi-final on May 6 at the San Siro.
- The tie featured a controversial VAR-awarded penalty for Inter following a tackle on Lautaro Martinez, which Arsene Wenger and others criticized for slow-motion review use.
- Barcelona overcame a two-goal first-half deficit to lead 6-5 before Francesco Acerbi scored a late equalizer and Davide Frattesi netted the extra-time winner for Inter.
- Wenger expressed strong opposition to awarding penalties of this nature and criticized the use of slow-motion replays, stating that Martinez reached the ball first and executed a fair challenge.
- Inter advanced to the Champions League final scheduled for May 31, while Barcelona focus on a key La Liga match versus Real Madrid on May 11 to maintain their title hopes.
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Wenger 'against slow-mo VAR' after Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona UCL clash
Arsene Wenger blasted the use of VAR after last night’s Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Barcelona.During an interview with Spanish outlet Marca via FCInterNews, the iconic Arsenal manager spoke his mind about VAR.Currently operating as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Wenger was harsh in his assessment of technology.Last night’s game at San Siro brimmed with goals, drama, and controversial moments.Indeed, Polish ref…
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