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World Cup 2018: Devan Lovren slams VAR-awarded Antoine Griezmann penalty and France’s unfavorable soccer


DEJAN LOVREN revealed his disbelief that France got a controversial VAR penalty – and claimed Les Bleus didn’t attempt to play soccer.

Argentine referee Nestor Pitina used VAR to find out that Ivan Perisic’s handball was a penalty.

A penalty was awarded courtesy of a referral to VAR

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A penalty was awarded courtesy of a referral to VAR

The Liverpool defender mentioned: “I used to be positive he wouldn’t give the pen.

“Our participant couldn’t react – it is unattainable if you find yourself so near the ball.

“It was a vital second as we had simply come again to 1-1.

“VAR works however in fact it wants to enhance.



“Typically it’s a pen and typically not. I actually do not perceive. So all the pieces remains to be on the ref.

“Lots of people say it is not a pen however what can we do now?

“France did not play soccer. They waited for his or her likelihood they usually scored.

“That they had their one tactic and it’s important to respect it.

France were awarded a penalty after Ivan Perisic handled the ball in the box

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France have been awarded a penalty after Ivan Perisic dealt with the ball within the fieldCredit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Dejan Lovren wasn't pleased as he was denied a VAR-inspired penalty against England

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Dejan Lovren wasn’t happy as he was denied a VAR-inspired penalty in opposition to EnglandCredit score: AFP

“They performed each sport of the event like that.

“I’m dissatisfied as a result of we misplaced the sport however performed a lot better soccer than them.

“I’m happy with what we achieved, second on this planet. I am happy with everybody and for the nation.”

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