Live from Fabrizio Romano, HOW ON GOD’s GREEN EARTH HAS THAT PENALTY AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED JUST BEEN DENIED. PURE CORRUPTION. FIFA has just made public some extremely bad news for the referees and officials who officiated the Manchester United vs Chelsea game. They lost their employment as a result of the fraudulent denied penalty on Rashford against United, which led to their removal from their posts. That was a penalty; it was a yellow card offense. For Manchester United, I’m fighting for justice. We are glad that justice has been done at last, and we hope that other dishonest referees will learn a lesson from this. Well done! 🎉🎊
In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the football community, FIFA has announced the immediate termination of the referees and officials responsible for overseeing a recent Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea. The officiating team faced severe criticism after a highly disputed decision to deny Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford a penalty—a call that many, including renowned analyst Fabrizio Romano, have described as “pure corruption.”
Football expert Fabrizio Romano voiced his frustration in real-time, sharing his disbelief on social media. “HOW ON GOD’S GREEN EARTH HAS THAT PENALTY AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED JUST BEEN DENIED. PURE CORRUPTION,” he exclaimed, reflecting the outrage of countless fans and football commentators worldwide. The decision has since ignited a storm of discussion online, with fans expressing anger and disappointment, feeling such incidents compromise the sport’s integrity.
Following the widespread backlash, FIFA acted swiftly, terminating the employment of the officials involved. In a public statement, FIFA acknowledged the controversy surrounding the decision and the concerns about fairness in officiating. FIFA’s dismissal of the officials represents a rare acknowledgment of what it called a “failure to uphold the standards of integrity required in professional football.” The organization stressed that such errors are unacceptable, especially in high-stakes matches that impact teams, players, and fans alike.
The incident occurred when Rashford was tackled in the penalty area by a Chelsea defender—a play that many believe should have resulted in a penalty and a yellow card. However, after a VAR review, the on-field referee chose not to award the penalty, leaving United fans and players frustrated. The backlash was swift, with fans demanding accountability and suggesting potential bias in officiating.
A dedicated Manchester United supporter expressed the collective relief felt by the fan base: “That was a clear penalty and a yellow card offense. I’m glad justice was finally served, and I hope this sends a message to other dishonest officials. Well done!” Fans celebrated FIFA’s decision, hoping it will set a standard for addressing similar controversies in the future.
This decision could mark a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over VAR and the standards of officiating in professional football. Many fans and experts are calling for reforms to prevent similar issues and advocating for increased transparency and accountability in officiating.
As FIFA and other football governing bodies work to address these concerns, Manchester United fans and the larger football community hope this moment of accountability will lead to more consistent, fair, and transparent officiating across
the sport.
