Ian Wright Blasts VAR After Overturned Penalty Costs Arsenal in Atletico Draw

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticised referee Danny Makkelie after a late penalty was overturned by VAR in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid. Wright took to social media to vent his frustration at the decision to reverse a spot-kick awarded for a foul on Eberechi Eze, saying “Knew he’d buckle! Home side gets that pen!” Many fans agreed he bowed to crowd pressure and Atlético’s protests. The controversial moment overshadowed a tight 1-1 draw in which both sides scored from the spot via Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez. The tie remains finely poised ahead of the second leg at the Emirates Stadium.

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