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Euro 2024: Cricket Technology Debuts Amidst Controversy, Gary Lineker Calls It ‘B******t’
Euro 2024 Controversy: In the match between Belgium and Slovakia Romelu Lukaku’s second goal was disallowed for Belgium against Slovakia due to a handball by Lois Openda in the buildup. The referee used the newly introduced ‘snicko’ technology to identify the handball by Openda in the build up to the goal.
Euro 2024: Cricket technology debuts in controversial fashion.
The Euro 2024 match between Belgium and Slovakia was overshadowed by controversy after a Belgian equalizer against Slovakia was dramatically ruled out by VAR. Based on a technology never seen in European football, the decision has sparked outrage and confusion among fans and pundits alike.
The drama unfolded in the second half when Romelu Lukaku slotted the ball into the Slovakian goal. The initial call was for a goal, sending Belgian fans into a frenzy. However, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervened, prompting a lengthy on-field review.
After a tense wait, the referee ruled the goal out, citing a slight touch from Lois Openda’s hand, who made a brilliant run in the build-up. The controversial aspect lies in the technology used by VAR. Replays showed a never-before-seen “Snicko” graphic, typically used in cricket to detect faint edges on bat-ball contact.
Fan Fury and Questions Arise
Referee Umut Meler went to the pitchside screen following a VAR check where he judged that Openda had handled the ball as he got away from his man down the wing.
The decision sparked immediate outrage from Belgian fans and pundits. “This is an absolute disgrace!” exclaimed one supporter on Twitter. “Snicko technology in football? It’s unheard of!” wrote another.
Former Premier League forward Chris Sutton questioned the legitimacy of using cricket-specific technology and told BBC: “It is ridiculous, it really is. Openda doesn’t intentionally push the ball into his path.”
But the most scathing criticism came from England great Gary Lineker, who deemed it “b******t,” while former Australia player Scott McDonald was almost at a loss for words.
“Look, I don’t know any more,” McDonald said on Optus Sport.
“It’s hard to say goal, no goal, then even having Snicko… what a waste of money that is.
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