Croatia VAR Controversy
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Croatia's World Cup exit fuels frustration with VAR decisions, with players and coaches criticizing its application. Luka Modric and Zlatko Dalić questioned specific calls, including a disallowed equalizer and a penalty, arguing VAR diminishes the game's emotion.
Ex-referee Marić slams VAR for penalty call in Croatia's World Cup exit
- Former international referee Bruno Marić criticized a VAR decision that led to a penalty for Portugal against Croatia at the World Cup. - Marić stated the referee had control of the situation and did not need VAR intervention, expressing anger over inconsistent criteria. - Croatia was eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Portugal, a match marked by several controversial refereeing c…
Zlatan blasts VAR and Ronaldo after Croatia's World Cup exit: 'It was a robbery'
- Zlatan Ibrahimović criticized the VAR decision to disallow Croatia's late equalizer against Portugal, calling it a
Croatia's Modric questions VAR after World Cup exit
- Luka Modric questioned the VAR's application after Croatia's elimination from the 2026 World Cup by Portugal. - He specifically cited a disallowed goal for Josko Gvardiol and a penalty awarded to Po…
VAR Frustrates Croatia After Bitter World Cup Exit: 'It Takes the Fun Out of Football'
- Croatia is frustrated with VAR decisions after their 2-1 loss to Portugal eliminated them from the World Cup. - A disallowed 2-2 equalizer against Portugal is causing controversy, with players quest…
Zlatko Dalić: Refereeing Was Very Bad for Us, and VAR Kills Emotions
- Croatia's coach Zlatko Dalić criticized the refereeing and VAR decisions after their loss, stating they were unfair and killed the emotion of the game. - Dalić acknowledged Portugal's victory and wi…
Zlatan Ibrahimović defends Croatia's disallowed goal in dramatic loss to Portugal
- Zlatan Ibrahimović defended Croatia's disallowed goal in their World Cup match against Portugal, stating it was a regular goal. - Croatia was eliminated from the World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 loss …
Luka Modrić slams 'unbelievable' penalty decision after Croatia's World Cup exit
- Croatia captain Luka Modrić expressed frustration over a penalty awarded to Portugal in their World Cup Round of 16 match, which Croatia lost 2-1. - Modrić argued the penalty was not a clear foul an…
