Worst red card controversies of 2025: The most talked-about VAR drama, disputed calls, and fallout
The 2025 football season was defined by controversial referee decisions and red cards, with VAR's inconsistent application fueling fan and player frustration. Incidents in the Premier League involving Xavi Simons and Myles Lewis-Skelly, alongside international red card chaos, highlighted the technology's shortcomings and undermined officiating confidence.
The 2025 football season was defined by controversial referee decisions and red cards, with VAR's inconsistent application fueling fan and player frustration. Incidents in the Premier League involving Xavi Simons and Myles Lewis-Skelly, alongside international red card chaos, highlighted the technology's shortcomings and undermined officiating confidence.
