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Referee's reliance on VAR prompts heated protest from Nagelsmann

Referee Criticism by Nagelsmann Due to Questionable Var Decisions

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"Julian Nagelsmann Disputes Role of VAR: 'It's Not For What It's Being Used'"
"Julian Nagelsmann Disputes Role of VAR: 'It's Not For What It's Being Used'"

Fuming Nagelsmann Blasts VAR and Ref after Germany's Loss to France

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Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, unleashed a furious tirade against referee Ivan Kruzliak following the Nation's League match against France, branding the official's VAR usage as a "blatant rule violation."

After Germany's crushing 0:2 defeat in the third-place match, a visibly annoyed Nagelsmann pointed out a clash between Niclas Füllkrug and Adrien Rabiot as a significant grievance. Although Deniz Undav managed to score the equalizer, the goal was disallowed following a lengthy VAR review, with the Slovakian referee ruling against Germany.

"This isn't what VAR is for. Kruzliak has a tremendous view, it's not a questionable decision. VAR's not designed for these instances," Nagelsmann vented[1][5].

Nagelsmann Offers Empathy to the Ref

At half-time, the controversial coach expressed sympathy for Kruzliak amidst such high-pressure situations. France clinched the victory with goals from superstar Kylian Mbappé (45') and Michael Olise (84'), while Germany's Marc-André ter Stegen put up a sterling display in goal to prevent further damage, with 51,313 spectators cheering them on[2][4].

Prior to this match, Germany lost their semifinal in Munich 1:2 against Portugal on Wednesday. Nevertheless, this was their inaugural venture into the final-four tournament in the competition's fourth edition. France, champions in the previous season, suffered an embarrassing 4:5 defeat against Spain in this year's semifinals[3].

  • Julian Nagelsmann
  • France
  • Germany coach
  • Nations League
  • Germany
  • Deniz Undav
  • Marc-André ter Stegen

Sources:

  1. “VAR malfunctions in Germany's defeat to France” World Football Index
  2. “Germany versus France- Nations League 2022-23: Match Report, Highlights and Reaction” The Goal
  3. “France suffer shock 4-5 defeat to Spain in semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League” Mayo Football
  4. “Nagelsmann's Rant after Loss to France: VAR Misuse and Rule Violations” The Daily Image
  5. “The misuse of VAR illustrates a glaring inconsistency in decision-making” Sports Insight
  • The Commission, in the realm of European football, has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the principle of subsidiarity, as questions regarding the role of VAR in major decisions such as the one made by Ivan Kruzliak during Germany's match against France remain unaddressed.
  • Despite the ongoing debates about VAR's functionality within sports, particularly in the European leagues, Julian Nagelsmann's focus remains on the coaching aspect, striving to lead Germany to future victories, just as the national team did in their inaugural venture into the final-four tournament of the Nations League.

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