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February 9, 2026

You may not like the Liverpool red card, but it was the right call

Referee Craig Pawson sent off Dominik Szoboszlai by the letter of the law; the only way it should be done

You may not like the Liverpool red card, but it was the right call

TL;DR

  • Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off for pulling Erling Haaland back, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
  • The ball crossed the line after the foul, leading to debate about whether a goal should have been awarded instead of a free-kick and red card.
  • Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland expressed dissatisfaction, suggesting common sense should prevail over strict rule adherence.
  • The article defends the referee's decision, stating that fouls do not cancel each other out and the laws must be followed for fairness.
  • The decision's correctness is argued to be independent of VAR, as it's a matter of applying existing rules.
  • The potential consequences of awarding the goal, such as affecting the league title race or other competitions, are highlighted as reasons for strict rule application.

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