Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled VAR a ‘disaster’. The technology has been controversial ever since being introduced in 2019, with many fans, players and pundits alike all unhappy with its use. And Ferguson is among them, with the Scot also hailing Marcus Rashford for his impressive work off the field.
VAR has continued to divide opinion this year, with some decisions baffling fans.
And Ferguson, speaking to the Daily Mail, has labelled the system a ‘bloody disaster’.
He said: “It’s a bloody disaster.
“I watched the Leeds versus Burnley game the other week — Burnley had a goal disallowed when their own player was fouled by the goalkeeper. Unbelievable.”
Ferguson also expressed his delight at the work done by Rashford, with the England international campaigning to end child hunger.
He was rightly recognised at the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards and has sparkled on the pitch, too, scoring 14 goals across all competitions this season.
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Ferguson has been impressed - and also thinks Rashford is proof that footballers aren’t all about greed and self-indulgence.
“He’s always been a good kid,” he said.
“He joined us when he was nine years of age.
“When you see people’s demeanour, behaviour, way of carrying themselves and ability to change things, that’s him. He’s got that.
“He’s come from a working-class background and he knows what it’s like. When I was at school you had the free dinners and Marcus knows exactly what that’s like.”
Ferguson also thinks ‘not all footballers are out buying cars’.