Many people felt that Gakpo was unfairly denied a goal during a football match, when the referee blew the whistle and stopped play. This decision sparked controversy, with some questioning the referee’s judgment.
Former Premier League referee Howard Webb, who is now PGMOL technical director, has been issuing apologies due to officiating errors, highlighting the need for better interpretation of the rules. Another former referee, Dermot Gallagher, criticized the way the referee handled the incident involving Gakpo and Areola.
This controversial decision may have dashed Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League, coming just days after their defeat in the Merseyside derby.
