FIFA has recently delivered UNFORTUNATE NEWS for the officials and referees involved in the Liverpool FC vs Manchester City match, resulting in their dismissal from their positions.

Mac Allister’s request for a penalty was dismissed as there was deemed to be insufficient contact or a definitive foul by the opposing player.Even though Mac Allister argued for a penalty, the match officials concluded that the challenge did not meet the standards for a foul deserving a penalty kick.Even though Mac Allister argued for a penalty, the match officials concluded that the challenge did not meet the standards for a foul deserving a penalty kick.The rationale provided by VAR officials was: “Played the ball in a reasonable position”. He executes a kung fu-style kick to his chest.It seems like Mac Allister’s request for a penalty was dismissed because the match officials deemed that there was insufficient contact or a definitive foul by the opposing player. Despite Mac Allister arguing for a penalty, the officials concluded that the challenge did not meet the standards for a foul deserving a penalty kick. The rationale provided by VAR officials was that the opposing player played the ball in a reasonable position. Additionally, if Mac Allister executed a kung fu-style kick to his opponent’s chest, that could be considered dangerous play and possibly warrant disciplinary action.