Thierry Henry Criticizes VAR Decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's Disallowed Goal

Legendary French footballer Thierry Henry strongly criticized the VAR decision that disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo's goal during the 2026 World Cup. Henry expressed disbelief that the goal was ruled out as a penalty, stating emphatically that it should never have been considered a penalty. The incident sparked debate over the use of VAR technology in crucial match moments. Additionally, another goal by the Portuguese star was also disallowed, further fueling controversy around the refereeing decisions in the tournament. The events took place during the 2026 World Cup, as reported by Sport 5 on July 3, 2026.