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MiTi: After watching the VAR change of judgment, the referee of the Club World Cup explained the reason for the punishment to the fans on the spot

10:45pm, 16 June 2025【Football】

June 16th In the Club World Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid, the referee will explain the reasons for his penalty to the fans on the scene after watching the VAR replay and making a penalty. In the 58th minute of the game, Alvarez scored a goal. However, VAR intervened, and the referee Eastwan Kovac went to the sidelines to watch the video replay, and the penalty was invalid. Eastwan Kovac explained to fans through the microphone: "Atlanie Madrid No. 6 (Korke) was fouled first." In the whole game, Mayulu shot in the penalty area and the football hit the arm of Atletico defender Lenorman. The referee Eastwan Kovac went to the sidelines to watch the VAR replay and awarded a penalty. Eastwan Kovac explained to the fans: "Atletico Madrid No. 24 player (Lenore Mann) opened his arms to expand the defense area, so this is a penalty kick."

In this Club World Cup, the referee needed to explain to the fans on the spot after watching the VAR change judgment, which is also a new attempt by FIFA.