Pro Ref admits VAR made a mistake in confirming Haaland's goal against MU

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (Pro Ref), the officiating body for the English Premier League, has issued an apology to Manchester United following a controversial match incident. The body acknowledged that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system made an error in validating a goal scored by Erling Haaland against Manchester United.

The admission highlights ongoing scrutiny and controversies surrounding the implementation and accuracy of VAR decisions within English professional football. The acknowledgment by the refereeing body serves as a formal concession of error regarding a pivotal match-defining moment.