Mourinho Slams ‘Disgraceful’ VAR Decision in Tottenham DrawMourinho Slams ‘Disgraceful’ VAR Decision in Tottenham Draw Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following his side’s 1-1 draw with Burnley on Sunday. The match was marred by controversy in the second half when Burnley’s Chris Wood appeared to handle the ball in the penalty area. However, the VAR review deemed that the ball had not hit Wood’s hand and the penalty appeal was waved away. Mourinho was furious with the decision, claiming that it was “disgraceful” and that “VAR has made another big mistake.” “It is a clear handball,” said Mourinho. “It is not a question of interpretation, it is a question of fact. The ball hit his hand. It is as clear as day.” “The referee on the pitch saw it and gave a penalty. But then VAR intervened and they made a wrong decision. It is a disgrace. VAR is supposed to help the referees, but it is actually making things worse.” Mourinho’s comments were echoed by Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, who said that the VAR decision was “ridiculous.” “It is clear that the ball hit his hand,” said Alderweireld. “I don’t understand how VAR can say that it didn’t. It is a joke.” The draw leaves Tottenham in eighth place in the Premier League table, five points behind Manchester United and Chelsea. Mourinho’s side have now won just one of their last five league games. The VAR decision has also reignited the debate about the use of technology in football. Some pundits have argued that VAR is too slow and inconsistent, while others believe that it is helping to make the game fairer. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League will take any action against Mourinho for his comments. However, it is clear that the VAR controversy is not going away anytime soon.
