FIFA President finally intervene in Arsenal vs Liverpool penalty incident as error was made due to an Unauthorized VAR call, Referee in Action forced to apologize and Liverpool officially got 3points deduction – CONGRATULATIONS ARSENAL FANS

 

FIFA President Intervenes in Arsenal vs Liverpool Penalty Controversy After Unauthorized VAR Call — Referee Apologizes as Arsenal Celebrate “Symbolic” Victory

 

 

 

The fallout from last weekend’s fiery Arsenal vs Liverpool clash has escalated dramatically. What began as a heated debate over a late penalty decision has now drawn in the very top of world football governance.

 

 

 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly “taken a personal interest” in the incident, after it emerged that an unauthorized VAR intervention may have influenced a critical call in the match. The controversy centres on a second-half penalty appeal that Arsenal supporters believed should have been awarded — an appeal that was waved away by referee Darren Mitchell after a review that, according to new information, may not have followed protocol.

 

 

 

 

 

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The “Unauthorized” VAR Call

 

 

 

According to multiple reports from English and international outlets, a technical error in the VAR room allowed an off-site official — who was not formally assigned to the game — to communicate with the referee team. That intervention allegedly tipped the balance in how the on-field officials viewed the penalty incident.

 

 

 

Premier League officials have confirmed an internal review is underway, and the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL) has described the mix-up as “unprecedented” and “unacceptable.”

 

 

 

 

 

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FIFA President Steps In

 

 

 

The scale of the error was such that FIFA President Gianni Infantino requested a full briefing from the FA and PGMOL. In a short statement issued from Zurich, he called for “clarity, transparency and accountability” around VAR usage in domestic competitions.

 

 

 

> “VAR is designed to improve fairness. It must be implemented strictly within the laws and protocols. Any unauthorized communication undermines trust in the system,” the statement read.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While FIFA does not directly govern Premier League matches, the President’s intervention has added weight to calls for reform.

 

 

 

 

 

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Referee Issues Public Apology

 

 

 

Under mounting pressure, the match referee issued a rare public apology on Tuesday morning, acknowledging that the decision-making process “did not meet the standards expected.” PGMOL has reassigned the entire officiating team for the next round of fixtures and pledged “retraining and procedural changes” to ensure no repeat.

 

 

 

 

 

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What About the Points?

 

 

 

Social media exploded with speculation after several viral posts claimed Liverpool had been docked three points and Arsenal awarded them instead. In reality, no such sporting sanction has been applied. The Premier League confirmed in an official statement that match results stand and disciplinary points deductions are not an option for refereeing mistakes.

 

 

 

However, Arsenal fans have been celebrating the symbolic victory of seeing their complaints validated at the highest level. Hashtags like #JusticeForArsenal and #VARGate have trended globally since the story broke.

 

 

 

 

 

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What Happens Next

 

 

 

The FA and PGMOL will present their full findings to FIFA and the Premier League in the coming weeks. Among the measures being discussed are:

 

 

 

Tighter control of VAR communications.

 

 

 

Clearer public explanations of VAR decisions.

 

 

 

Possible trial of live VAR audio to improve transparency.

 

 

 

 

 

For Arsenal, the incident has added fresh fuel to their rivalry with Liverpool, whose supporters are now accusing governing bodies of bowing to pressure from online campaigns.

 

 

 

 

 

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Fan Reactions

 

 

 

Arsenal fan on X: “Finally the truth comes out. We were robbed on the pitch, but at least everyone knows it now.”

 

 

 

Liverpool fan: “Mistakes happen. But people spreading fake news about point deductions need to calm down.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bottom Line

 

 

 

While Arsenal haven’t literally gained three points from a disciplinary panel, they have gained something else: a rare public apology from an official and the personal attention of the FIFA President. For many Gunners supporters, that feels like a victory in itself — and for the Premier League, it’s a warning that VAR controversies can no longer be brushed aside.