Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney expresses frustration with VAR after his team's loss to Southampton. Rooney argues that the referee's decision not to award a penalty for a foul on Oliver Burke was a turning point in the match. He believes that VAR would have corrected the mistake but opposes its introduction in the second tier of English football.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney unleashed a bizarre VAR rant after witnessing his Birmingham City side lose 3-1 to Southampton.
However, the decision not to give a penalty just before halftime was seen as a turning point in the encounter. Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Rooney claimed VAR would have spotted the error made by the referee but was adamant the technology should not be introduced in the second tier of English football.READ MORE: Rooney booed off before making brutal admission
"It is ridiculous and everyone in the stadium could see it. The 'keeper is committed and is coming at pace and is reckless. If he is coming like that then he has to win the ball but he absolutely wipes out Burkey. "I hope VAR doesn’t filter down but we would have got a penalty if VAR was here. I know referees will make mistakes, I can accept that but for me that was too much and a big error."
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