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VAR Controversy Mars Elche Player's Penalty Claim

Elche player Roi Rabibo was denied a penalty after a VAR review overturned a potential foul in the box. Spanish commentators and media criticized the decision, calling it a "scandal" and a "disgrace." Reports suggest Rabibo may have also initiated contact, leading to the call being reversed.

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What happened

  1. 01Elche player Roi Rabibo was denied a penalty after VAR overturned a foul call in the box.
  2. 02Spanish commentators labeled the VAR decision a "scandal" and a "disgrace."
  3. 03Reports claim Rabibo also held his opponent, leading to the reversal.
  4. 04Rabibo previously drew seven penalties in three seasons in the Israeli Premier League.

Rabibo has a notable history of drawing penalties in previous leagues.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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