The Offside Error That Exposed a Larger Issue in Professional Sports Refereeing The Manchester derby controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's goal has left many questions unanswered about the role of VAR technology and human error in professional sports refereeing.
Pro Ref's admission of an "error of judgment" is a step towards transparency, but it also highlights the complexities and challenges faced by referees when making split second decisions.
A key factor contributing to the mistake was reportedly the VAR team's fixation on whether Enzo Fernandez played the ball or not.