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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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olivia

What if VAR had been around when those early legends scored controversial goals? Would football history look very different today?

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mel

Which controversial goal from those early matches intrigues you most if VAR could have called it back?

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jude

Funny how we celebrate Maradona's ingenuity but often ignore that modern tech would flag his famous goal as handball immediately.

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jaruma

Clinging to past errors for nostalgia feels odd when fairness was compromised; perhaps we're idealising vintage moments over objective correctness.

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matthew

Leagues should invest in affordable replay systems at grassroots level to ensure consistent officiating and build trust from youth to professionals.

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