Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was the protagonist of a controversial situation in the Manchester derby between City and United. The striker scored the goal that gave his team victory in the classic.
The organization Pro Ref, dedicated to following refereeing, came forward to publicly acknowledge that there was an error in validating that goal. According to this entity, the ball should not have been considered as having completely crossed the goal line.
The play in question was decisive for the final result of the match, with Manchester City securing the three points thanks to that contested goal. The confession of error by the refereeing specialists now raises questions about the regulations and criteria used in goal validation decisions.
This situation comes at a time when refereeing is under great scrutiny in English football, with multiple controversial errors being highlighted in recent weeks. City thus maintains the victory, but the discussion about the validity of the play remains open.
