
Controversial VAR Decision Sparks Outrage in Ukraine vs Italy Euro Qualifier
Ukrainian media criticizes the decision not to award a penalty to Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, with the incident not being reviewed by VAR. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning Ukraine will participate in the Euro playoffs instead of qualifying automatically. Ukrainian outlets described the decision as scandalous and erroneous, questioning why VAR did not intervene. Former FIFA referee Miroslav Stupar suggested that the referee was afraid to take responsibility, while another outlet highlighted the global media's agreement that Ukraine had been "robbed."



