so soft, he’s gone down like a pack of cards!” – Rio Ferdinand fumes as Matthijs de Ligt’s goal for Manchester United gets disallowed in their Europa League clash with Rangers.

In a heated Europa League match at Old Trafford, Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United scored a goal, but it was ruled out due to an alleged foul in the lead-up. This decision has sparked intense debate among fans and commentators.

The incident unfolded when de Ligt met a corner, heading the ball past Rangers’ goalkeeper. After reviewing the play with VAR, the referee disallowed the goal, citing a foul by a United player during the buildup. Many were puzzled by this call, as replays showed only slight contact.

Former United defender Rio Ferdinand expressed his disbelief, saying, “That’s so soft, he’s gone down like a pack of cards!” He criticized the officiating, arguing that such decisions diminish the physical nature of the game.

Social media was flooded with frustrated reactions from fans. One user posted, “If that’s a foul, we might as well ban all aerial challenges. Ridiculous decision!” Another remarked, “VAR was supposed to clear up these controversies, not create more.”

The Premier League defended the referee’s decision, stating, “The goal was disallowed following a clear and obvious foul in the build-up, as per the VAR review.” However, this explanation failed to calm the anger of United supporters.

This episode adds to the growing list of VAR-related controversies this season, with many now calling for a review of the system to ensure fairness and consistency in officiating.

As the discussion continues, one thing is certain: the disallowed goal has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over VAR’s role and the quality of refereeing in crucial matches.