FIFA have officially announced suspension for the Referee that Officiated Man United vs Tottenham Europa League final after recent VAR footage shows that the referee overlooked Five crucial fouls by Tottenham in the 18yards box, Decision taken this morning by the FIFA board
In a major development that has rocked European football, FIFA have officially announced the suspension of the referee who officiated the highly controversial Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The decision was made this morning by the FIFA disciplinary board after newly released VAR footage revealed the referee overlooked five crucial fouls committed by Tottenham players inside their own penalty area during the match.
The final, which ended in heartbreak for Manchester United fans, had already been under heavy scrutiny, with supporters and pundits alike questioning several key decisions on the night. Now, with video evidence confirming what many suspected, FIFA has acted swiftly to discipline the official involved.
In a statement released earlier today, FIFA confirmed:
> “After reviewing newly surfaced VAR footage from the UEFA Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, the FIFA Referees Committee has decided to immediately suspend the match official in charge for failing to properly officiate the match and disregarding multiple critical penalty incidents inside the 18-yard box.”
According to reports, the footage — which was not broadcast during the game — showed at least five clear fouls by Tottenham defenders on Manchester United attackers inside the penalty area that went unpunished. The incidents, now widely circulating on social media, have sparked outrage among United supporters and prompted fresh calls for greater transparency in officiating at major finals.
At a hastily arranged press conference following the announcement, a FIFA spokesperson addressed the matter:
> “We take the integrity of our competitions extremely seriously. What happened during that final was unacceptable at this level, and we have taken appropriate action. Match officials are expected to uphold the highest standards of fairness and professionalism.”
Manchester United have reportedly submitted an official complaint to UEFA regarding the officiating of the final, though it remains unlikely that the result of the match will be overturned. Tottenham, for their part, have yet to comment on the controversy.
This incident has reignited the debate over VAR transparency and accountability in refereeing decisions at the highest levels of the game, with FIFA officials now pledging to review VAR protocols ahead of next season’s European competitions.
The suspended referee is expected to remain sidelined pending a full investigation, while calls grow louder for stricter oversight and accountability for match officials in decisive fixtures.