If VAR Existed Then, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Would Have Been Ruled Out

As Messi and Ronaldo retire after over 20 years at the top, I wonder how the game would look if goal-line technology and VAR existed from the start. Some of our most celebrated legends relied on moments that modern tech would disallow. Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal would be chalked off as handball. Today's stars face more scrutiny, making it tougher to stand out. That makes Messi’s and Ronaldo’s achievements all the more remarkable. They remain true GOATs of football.

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