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Alan Shearer Labels Handball Rule a ‘Mess’ Following Controversial Burnley VAR Disallowance
March 1, 2026 Football

Alan Shearer Labels Handball Rule a ‘Mess’ Following Controversial Burnley VAR Disallowance

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Alan Shearer has strongly criticized the handball rule, labeling it a ‘mess’ after Burnley’s late equalizer, scored by Ashley Barnes, was controversially disallowed by VAR. The decision, which took over four minutes to confirm, has fueled further debate about the consistency and efficiency of the video assistant referee system in football.

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