Wayne Rooney criticizes VAR for disallowing Colombia's Sanchez goal
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Wayne Rooney, a pundit for BBC Sport, expressed his disbelief over VAR ruling out a goal scored by Davinson Sanchez for Colombia against Portugal. The decision hinged on Sanchez being deemed offside by a narrow margin. The incident occurred during the ongoing World Cup match, sparking discussions about the effectiveness and fairness of VAR technology in football.
- •Rooney comments on a VAR decision during the World Cup.
- •Sanchez's goal for Colombia ruled out for offside by a toe.
- •Match between Colombia and Portugal is currently ongoing.
- •The incident highlights ongoing concerns about VAR technology.
- 2:30 AMBBC Sport — 'Get rid of VAR!' Rooney unhappy Sanchez goal ruled out
"BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney cannot believe Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out because the defender was offside by a toe.
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