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  • Updated: June 23, 2020

VAR Conspiracy Theorists Find Evidence To Support Case

VAR Conspiracy Theorists Find Evidence To Support Case

AllNews reports the conspiracy theorists who believe Piqué has found evidence that Martínez Munuera ruled out a goal for Messi in Jeddah that was the same as Benzema's finish.

Gerard Piqué questioned the referees in LaLiga after Barcelona drew with Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán on Friday night. "Seeing how the last two weeks have gone," he said. "It will be very difficult to win the league." The Barcelona defender's words were cryptic in a way, but most knew what he meant.

The Barcelona sports dailies led with events at Real Sociedad's New Anoeta on Sunday night. Three critical decisions went Madrid's way over the 90 minutes, and Real Madrid would eventually win 1-2. Vinicius won a penalty, Adnan Januzaj had a goal ruled out for offside and Benzema scored after controlling the ball with his shoulder. "Made in Madrid," said Mundo Deportivo. "VAR leaders" was Sport's take on the game.

READ ALSO: Barcelona Boss Quique Setien Slams LaLiga Officials' Use Of VAR’

La Vanguardia said it was "plagued by suspicion." It was the second time in a week Madrid's opponents had a goal ruled out for interference. Those who agreed with Piqué's criticisms found evidence that suggests Benzema's goal should have been ruled out because of a similar goal Messi scored in the Spanish Super Cup. Messi scored against Atlético, and the goal was ruled out, and the curious thing is that the same referee was involved in both games: Martínez Munuera. That was another point to strengthen the argument.

Barcelona believes in VAR but works needed on implementation.

The club still believes the use of technology is a good thing but says it has to be used correctly. Víctor Font, the presidential candidate most likely to take Josep Maria Bartomeu's place next summer,  along with people like Joan Laporta and Jordi Roche, are united in their criticism. "Embarrassing!" they said.

Toni Freixa, a former Barcelona keeper and candidate in the 2015 elections, was critical too: "They have turned VAR into a way to legalize cheating." Jordi Farré, another candidate for next summer's elections, said: "What a scandal!"

Setién said: "Everyone saw what happened. VAR is a tool that can make things better. But you have to use it right. Understandably, we think that some actions should be revised and others not. And you can think that it's not being used properly."

Not everyone has adopted the Piqué Doctrine. The people against the critics say it is a way of hiding the apparent problems in the team. They were unable to break down Sevilla on Friday night, and that is a more pressing issue than what happens with VAR during Madrid games. Meanwhile, those who do follow Piqué's line of thinking keep VAR under the microscope.

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