Drogba Erupts: ‘What’s the Point of VAR?’ After Ivory Coast Penalty Snub
Didier Drogba criticised match officials after Ivory Coast were denied a penalty in their World Cup last-32 clash with Norway. He took aim at the decision and the lack of VAR intervention. Norway led through Antonio Nusa before Amad Diallo’s 74th-minute equaliser. Erling Haaland then sealed a late 86th-minute winner to send Norway through. Reacting on social media, Drogba described the non-whistled challenge on Nicolas Pépé as disgraceful and questioned the purpose of VAR in such incidents. The moment reignited debate among fans and pundits. Some argue there was enough contact to warrant a spot kick or on-field review, while others feel the challenge did not cross the penalty threshold.
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