Anthony Taylor was slammed for the delay after the matchUEFA’s managing director of referees Roberto Rosetti believes that the English officials took too long to make a VAR decision during the Netherlands’ 0-0 draw with France. Euro 2024 has had very few moments of controversy so far, with the crop of officials and implementation of semi-automated technology for offsides to thank for the positive changes. Referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell were at the heart of the incident, and the duo have come under fire from UEFA for the delay in reaching a decision on whether the goal should stand. UEFA chief Rosetti said: “We can improve because we have also to find elements of improvement — and there are always elements for improvement. I guess I think in this situation the element of improvement is the duration of this review.

Source: Express June 28, 2024 20:09 UTC